POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 07, 2011 Hawaii has experienced
serious hurricanes roughly once out of every 10 years during the
past 50 years. It’s that time of the year again to hope for the
best and plan for the worst. Central Pacific hurricane season
started June 1 and continues through Nov. 30. Although the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a
below-normal hurricane season this year, two to four tropical
cyclones are expected if they are correct. Even though we
typically have a few days to prepare before a hurricane, being
prepared makes good practical sense for those who want to avoid
the craziness of last-minute shopping trip mayhem. Question:
What does being prepared mean? Answer: Being prepared means you
need to address two key areas: your property and your personal
safety. The hawaii.gov website has a number of articles to help
you protect your property. Just type “hurricane” into the site’s
search box. To prepare personally, you should prepare to survive
on your own for at least t