HANDY HINTS

In case of Emergency - Dial 911

DRIVING

Buckle up - State Law requires seat belt use.
If drinking - use a "designated driver".
Obey the speed limit - radar is used on Hawaii.
Off-road and unpaved road driving may be prohibited by car rental companies.
Use low gear when descending mountain roads.
When stopping, pull off the road completely.
Please obey No Trespassing (Kapu) signs.

Surf
SWIMMING

All beaches are public on Hawaii: look for blue Shoreline Access signs. (Limited parking.)
Never swim alone.
Never turn your back on the ocean.
Always check water depth before diving.
Avoid waves that break at the shore.
Be especially careful during periods of high surf.
If caught in a strong current, call/wave for help. Don't panic.
Obey signs. Don't swim if red flags posted.
Check with lifeguard about water conditions.
Never mix swimming with alcohol or drugs.
If the water level in pools or streams is rising, get out fast as water levels may be subject to rapid change.
Avoid slippery rocks and tide pools.
Beware of unfamiliar marine life.
If diving within last 24 hours, allow time to decompress before going to high elevations.
Do not swim in stagnant or murky water.
For updated weather and surf advisories, phone the National Weather Service at:
808-973-4380 - Oahu/Honolulu
808-877-5111 - Maui, Molokai & Lanai
808-245-6001 - Kauai
808-961-5582 - Big Island of Hawaii
808-973-4383 - Surf Forecast

SNORKELING

Do not snorkel alone.
Wear well fitting gear.
Enter water at sandy areas, avoid coral reefs.
Put fins on in the water.
Avoid disturbing live coral - it is home to many sea creatures and takes years to grow.
If you tire easily, take a flotation device with you.

Sunsmart
SUN EXPOSURE

Use a sunscreen to avoid intense UV radiation.
Avoid exposure from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.
Wear a hat, sunglasses, protective clothing.

CHILDREN

Watch your children at all times.
Do not leave children in water alone.
Do not rely on flotation devices for safety.
Beware of the edge of cliffs, waterfalls, or pools.
Keiki

Beware
THEFT

Never take unnecessary valuables on tour.
Never leave valuables in your vehicle or unattended.
Report all thefts to police as soon as possible.

HIKING

Don't hike alone. A partner may save your life.
Be safe, carry a plentiful supply of drinking water.
Observe fire restrictions.
For personal safety and conservation reasons, stay on the trails. Help protect native plants and insects.
Pack out all trash. Leave the area as natural as you would like to find it.
Clean boots after hikes - avoid spreading seeds/spores.
Hiking

Green Sea Turtle                                                             ECOLOGY
          Help save Hawaii for future generations by
          observing the following:

Report sightings of foreign plants, animals, reptiles to State Department of Agriculture at 808-871-5656.
Don't bring possibly harmful non-native plants, fruits, soil, birds, animals or reptiles into Hawaii.
Use off-road vehicles responsibly. Avoid destroying native plants and insects.
Avoid littering and properly dispose of plastic that is harmful to birds, animals, reptiles and marine life.
Gather native plants and other natural materials with great care, or don't gather them at all.

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