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Safety Information

Security

    On-site security available 4:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.

  • In condo, dial 1200 to contact security, or if the unit you are staying in is not connected to the switchboard, dial 270-1200.
  • Outside condo, dial (808). 874-8700

If you have a life threatening emergency, contact 911 just as you would at home.

  • Car and Condo security
  • Per Maui’s Economic Board, Maui's crime statistics are considerably lower than the national average
  • Property crimes outnumber crimes of violence
  • To minimize the possibility crimes, it is important to do the following:
  • Lock your car at all times to include the condo parking lot and especially the beaches
  • Do not leave any items of value in your car, to include the trunk.
  • Lock your condo at all times to include when napping during the day.  Many condos have locked screen doors, so that you can still enjoy the Maui breezes.
  • Do not have items of value clearly visible in your condo.  This includes purses, wallets, and computers, etc.
  • When going to the beach, consider purchasing a waterproof container that attaches to your swimsuit or body to carry your car keys.

    Pool

  • Based on occupancy rates, an attendant staffs the pool area to provide pool information and remind guests of our posted pool rules. This attendant is NOT a life guard.
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Ocean Safety


    Ocean swimming requires some special attention.  Some suggestions are as follows:

  • Study conditions of the water, before swimming
  • Ask lifeguards about current conditions
  • Know your own swimming abilities
  • Do not swim alone
  • Do not turn your back on the ocean, you might be overwhelmed by a “sneaker” wave
  • Do not swim in murky water
  • Water Safety Web Site
    • Beach safety basics
    • Understanding wave and current behavior
    • Rip current safety
    • Following provides a listing of guarded beached
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Hurricane, Tropical Storm and Tsunami Warnings


    Hurricane or Tropical Storm Warning Information

  • Overview
    • A hurricane or tropical storm warning means that, within 24 hours, hurricane or tropical storm conditions are favorable for designated areas.
    • Procedures:  When a hurricane or tropical storm warning is issued:
      • Follow instructions issued by civil defense.
      • Leave immediately if ordered to do so.
      • Complete preparation activities, such as boarding up windows and storing loose objects.
      • Wedge sliding glass doors to prevent their lifting from their tracks.
      • Turn up your refrigerator to maximum cold and don't open unless necessary.
      • Evacuate areas that might be affected by storm surge flooding.
      • If evacuating, leave early and leave food and water for pets (shelters will not take them).
      • Notify neighbors and a family member outside of the warned area of your evacuation plans.
      • Use phone only for emergencies


     Tsunami Safety Information

  • Tsunamis from Distant Sources: Most tsunamis that affect Hawai`i originate from seismically active areas around the Pacific. In particular, areas where tectonic plates are in collision (subduction zones), such as Alaska's Aleutian Island chain and the west coast of South America, generate most of the world's tsunamigenic earthquakes. When this occurs, residents of Hawai`i have ample time to prepare for an incoming tsunami (4 hours if it's from Alaska, 10 hours from Chile). In this case people should stay tuned to local radio and TV to determine when and if they should evacuate to higher ground. Distant tsunamis with runups in Hawai`i exceeding 3 meters have occurred in 1868 (Chile), 1877 (Chile), 1896 (Japan), 1906 (Chile), 1923 Kamchatka, 1933 (Japan), 1946 (Aleutians), 1952 (Kamchatka), 1957 (Aleutians), 1960 (Chile), 1964 (Alaska).
  • Tsunamis from Local Sources: Because Hawai`i is seismically active, a shallow undersea earthquake can reach sufficient size to generate a local tsunami. While destructive local tsunamis are less frequent, there is little time to react to such an event. Waves from the tsunami caused by the 1975 Kalapana earthquake killed two campers in the Halape area about a minute after they experienced the strong shaking. Therefore, if you feel strong shaking and are near the water, you should immediately move to higher ground. For example, a tsunami generated from the southeast coast of the Big Island will only take 5-10 minutes to reach Hilo or Kona, so you should act fast. Residents of Maui have about 15-20 minutes, and Oahu has about 30-40 minutes warning. Local tsunamis with runups exceeding 3 meters have occurred in 1868 (Ka`u) and 1975 (Kalapana).
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