Natural Disaster Resources

Knowing what you may encounter

The meaning of terminology used by the media and officials; and what to do before, during, and after any given hazard helps you make informed decisions. That knowledge also can reduce the stress that comes with fear of the unknown and guide you in actions that enhance survival and reduce losses.

Different areas of the world are subject to various hazards. Take time to learn about those that occur in your local area as well as locations to which you travel. Through the navigation links under Stay Informed you can find detailed information on a range of hazards, types of emergency actions you may be directed to take, and methods by which you may receive alerts and information.

During events, please monitor the MCBH Facebook page for up-to-date information.

You have a role in emergency preparedness

Take advantage of preparedness training opportunities offered by your installation Emergency Manager and/or Marine Corps Family Team Building.There are many ways you can get involved to help further build a more resilient and prepared Marine Corps Community:

• Conduct family and neighborhood emergency drills.

• Check to see if your neighbor and fellow Marine have the supplies they would need in an emergency.

• Share the information you learn about emergency preparedness with your children and other adults around you.

• Be part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation's first line of defense against severe weather by becoming a NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) SkyWarn Spotter.

• Participate in America’s PrepareAthon! Day, held twice a year on 30 April and 30 September and well as National Preparedness Month in September.

Ask your Installation Protection Manager for additional ways you can help.

Making an effective plan includes two main components that prepare you for hazards in your locality and enhance your personal readiness, as well as that of your family: (1) a written emergency plan and (2) a written communication plan. 

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• A written emergency plan is used to formalize your preparations. In reading the plan, everyone in the family should understand what to do, where to go, and what to take in the event of an emergency. Your plan needs to take into account special concerns, such as caring for very young, wounded, ill, injured, and elderly family members, protecting your property, retaining critical personal and financial records, and caring for your pets. 

• An effective communication plan is a written record (a sheet or card) that instructs each member of the family to call an agreed upon point of contact and how to communicate critical information like location and status with each other in an emergency. Have contingencies in place to use social media or texting in the event phone lines are down. 

• Navigate the following links and documents below to find useful information to help your family develop written plans for emergencies and prepare for various actions you may have to take. In particular, note the ready-to-use forms for a Family Emergency Plan and Contact Cards, as well as the Home Escape Plan Worksheet.

Build a kit

Building emergency kits can seem like a daunting task. You can build a kit all at once or build it over time, selecting items to buy each time you go shopping. You may already have some items around the house you could gather as well. Consider creating a build a kit treasure hunt for your children on a rainy day.

Bottom line—having all your supplies in a single location in your house that everyone, young or old, can locate and access means you will have what you need, when you need it.

For additional resources, visit Ready Marine Corps.

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Stay Alert / Stay Alive

Report suspicious activity occurring on or near an installation through Eagle Eyes: https://www.USMCEagleEyes.org

Dial 9-1-1 to report suspicious activity occurring away from an installation or an immediate threat.

State Weather & Emergency Information

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Emergency Notification System Enrollment

AtHoc is the MCB Hawaii Mass Notification System used to contact personnel and family members aboard the installation in an emergency.  AtHoc utilizes phones, texts, emails, and computer pop-up messages to notify its registered users during an emergency.

Here are some examples of the type of information passed:
• Hurricane, tropical storm and other destructive storm information, and how to protect against the impending weather.
• Earthquake and tsunami alerts.
• Active Attacker alerts.
• Any other emergency information that could potentially save the lives of base personnel and their families.

If you would like to register a family member, or work at Camp Smith but live on MCB Hawaii please contact the EOC Coordinator at 808-496-8460 and provide the following information:

• EDIPI or DoD ID (If Applicable)

• Rank / CIV / CTR / Dependent

• Legal First and Last Name

• Unit Association (i.e. HQBN, 3rd Marines)

• Personal Email Address

• Base Station (MCBH / Camp Smith)

Once the profile has been updated or created you will receive instructions on accessing the AtHoc app.

Installation Protection Office Hours of Operation:

M-F 0700-1600
808-257-8460