HONOLULU (HI Now) - El Niño is here, and for Hawaii, that can mean a busier hurricane season, not a quieter one. When storms hit, the first hours set the tone for everything that follows, from how much damage spreads to how fast your home or business gets back to normal. Being storm ready is not about panic, it is about protecting your space, your health, and your time.
Premier Restoration Hawaii Business Development Manager Scoty Luebke and Big Island Mitigation Manager Jacob Ching break down NOAA’s above normal 2026 outlook and what they see when they walk into properties right after a storm. For example, soaked drywall, hidden moisture, and the kind of water intrusion that can turn into bigger issues fast if it is not handled right away. Jacob shares why day one and day two can make or break the outcome, because water does not wait to spread.
The good news is preparedness does not have to be complicated. Scoty and Jacob highlight a few simple steps you can do now, before a storm is even on the radar, to lower your risk and protect what matters most. When the unexpected happens, having a trusted local team on call can make all the difference, especially with Premier Restoration Hawaii’s kamaaina owned crews on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island.
Learn more at www.premhi.com, and follow @premierrestorationhi on Instagram and Facebook for storm prep tips and real world recovery advice. If damage does happen, Premier Restoration Hawaii offers 24 7 rapid response, save (808) 204-8467 now.
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