Disaster Readiness
The State of Hawaii’s Civil Defense program in partnership with island humane societies has developed a list of designated shelters that will welcome pets.
What You Need To Bring To The Shelter
Animals will not be admitted to a pet-friendly emergency shelter without a crate or carrier (one per pet only) that’s large enough to accommodate the pet comfortably. Pets need an ID tag, collar and a leash, as well as a week supply of the following: food, medications and litter for cats.
Pet shelters are in separate rooms or buildings on public school campuses where emergency shelters for people are. The animals will be cared for by Humane Society volunteers. Hurricane season is in full swing and more volunteers are needed to help.
Learn more in our Disaster Preparedness Brochure. For additional information about disaster planning, contact 356-2212.
View our KHON2 interview about how to be ready when disaster hits.
Oahu Pet Friendly Shelters
In the event of a disaster, listen to radio and television broadcasts to find out if your nearest shelter will be open. Depending on the nature of the emergency, not all shelters may open.
| North Shore (Kaena Pt.-Kahuku) Waialua High and Intermediate Leeward Coast (Makua-Waipahu and Vicinity) Campbell High Ilima Intermediate Nanakuli High and Intermediate Waipahu Elementary Waipahu High Wheeler Middle Central Oahu (Wahiawa-Mililani and Vicinity) Leilehua High Mililani High Mililani Middle Pearl City-Aiea and Salt Lake Aiea High Highlands Intermediate Moanalua Middle Moanalua High Pearl City High Radford High |
Salt Lake-Punchbowl and Downtown Kalakaua Middle Roosevelt High Stevenson Middle Punchbowl-Waialae and Vicinity Jarrett Middle Kaimuki High Kaimuki Middle Washington Middle Aina Haina-Hawaii Kai and Vicinity Kaiser High Kalani High Windward Coast (Kahuku-Waimanalo) Castle High Kahuku High and Intermediate Kailua High Kalaheo High King Intermediate Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate |
Learn more about becoming an Emergency Pet Shelter Responder.