Hurricane Preparedness in Honolulu County, HI (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Honolulu County, Hawaii.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Honolulu County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Hurricane Shutters
Homes in windborne debris regions on Oahu must have glazed openings protected against flying debris, either with impact-rated glazing or approved wood-panel shutters.
Honolulu Hurricane Window Protection Rule
Some RestrictionsROH § 16-1.2, Amendment (24) (Residential Code § R301.2.1.2)
R301.2.1.2 Protection of openings. Windows in Buildings located in windborne debris regions shall have glazed openings protected from windborne debris. Glazed opening protection for windborne debris shall meet the requirements of the Large Missile Test of ASTM E 1996 and of ASTM E 1886 referenced therein. Exceptions: 1. Wood structural panels with a minimum thickness of 7/16 inch (11 mm) and ...
Storm Debris
After a hurricane or other disaster on Oahu, ROH § 42-4.7 authorizes Honolulu's environmental services director to waive the refuse collection and disposal charges set by the article, for as long as the director deems necessary to remove disaster debris.
Honolulu Waives Refuse Fees After Disasters
Light RestrictionsRevised Ordinances of Honolulu § 42-4.7
(a) The director is authorized to waive the collection and disposal charges established by this article in cases of natural or man-made disasters and for a time period in which the director deems necessary to remove disaster debris. (b) For the purposes of this section, a “natural disaster” includes disasters caused by fire, flood, tidal waves, hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, earthqua...
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