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Misconception (Facebook)

June 05, 2019
Graphic of the interior of a flooded home with a storm happening outside the window

It is a common misconception that hurricanes do not cause damage to the Hawaiian Islands. In fact while hurricanes do not commonly make landfall in Hawaii, the increased rainfall, storm surges and ocean swells cause devastating damage. Protect the life you’ve built with flood insurance: floodsmart.gov/Hawaii #FloodSmart