{"id":8181,"date":"2022-07-22T17:47:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/"},"modified":"2023-12-28T04:23:16","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T04:23:16","slug":"what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/","title":{"rendered":"what i wish i knew before moving to hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#why-shouldnt-you-move-to-hawaii\" title=\"Why shouldnt you move to Hawaii?\">Why shouldnt you move to Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-are-the-cons-of-moving-to-hawaii\" title=\"What are the cons of moving to Hawaii?\">What are the cons of moving to Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-much-money-should-i-save-before-moving-to-hawaii\" title=\"How much money should I save before moving to Hawaii?\">How much money should I save before moving to Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#can-i-just-up-and-move-to-hawaii\" title=\"Can I just up and move to Hawaii?\">Can I just up and move to Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-jobs-are-in-high-demand-in-hawaii\" title=\"What jobs are in high demand in Hawaii?\">What jobs are in high demand in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#where-should-you-not-live-in-hawaii\" title=\"Where should you not live in Hawaii?\">Where should you not live in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-is-the-biggest-problem-in-hawaii\" title=\"What is the biggest problem in Hawaii?\">What is the biggest problem in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-should-i-avoid-in-hawaii\" title=\"What should I avoid in Hawaii?\">What should I avoid in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-moving-to-hawaii-worth-it\" title=\"Is moving to Hawaii worth it?\">Is moving to Hawaii worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-it-difficult-to-get-a-job-in-hawaii\" title=\"Is it difficult to get a job in Hawaii?\">Is it difficult to get a job in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#can-i-live-in-hawaii-on-2000-a-month\" title=\"Can I live in Hawaii on $2000 a month?\">Can I live in Hawaii on $2000 a month?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#which-hawaiian-island-is-the-safest-to-live-on\" title=\"Which Hawaiian island is the safest to live on?\">Which Hawaiian island is the safest to live on?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-many-serial-killers-are-in-hawaii\" title=\"How many serial killers are in Hawaii?\">How many serial killers are in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#which-hawaiian-island-is-cheapest\" title=\"Which Hawaiian island is cheapest?\">Which Hawaiian island is cheapest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#which-hawaiian-island-is-safest-from-tsunami\" title=\"Which Hawaiian island is safest from tsunami?\">Which Hawaiian island is safest from tsunami?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#is-hawaii-hard-to-live\" title=\"Is Hawaii hard to live?\">Is Hawaii hard to live?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#when-was-the-last-time-hawaii-had-a-natural-disaster\" title=\"When was the last time Hawaii had a natural disaster?\">When was the last time Hawaii had a natural disaster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-happens-if-a-tsunami-hits-hawaii\" title=\"What happens if a tsunami hits Hawaii?\">What happens if a tsunami hits Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#will-hawaii-sink\" title=\"Will Hawaii sink?\">Will Hawaii sink?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-do-the-sirens-in-hawaii-mean\" title=\"What do the sirens in Hawaii mean?\">What do the sirens in Hawaii mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#which-hawaiian-island-is-the-safest-from-natural-disasters\" title=\"Which Hawaiian Island is the safest from natural disasters?\">Which Hawaiian Island is the safest from natural disasters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#which-part-of-hawaii-is-best-to-live-in\" title=\"Which part of Hawaii is best to live in?\">Which part of Hawaii is best to live in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#where-is-the-cheapest-place-to-live-in-hawaii\" title=\"Where is the cheapest place to live in Hawaii?\">Where is the cheapest place to live in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#do-hurricanes-hit-hawaii\" title=\"Do hurricanes hit Hawaii?\">Do hurricanes hit Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#does-hawaii-get-snow\" title=\"Does Hawaii get snow?\">Does Hawaii get snow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#does-hawaii-get-cold\" title=\"Does Hawaii get cold?\">Does Hawaii get cold?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#are-there-alligators-in-hawaii\" title=\"Are there alligators in Hawaii?\">Are there alligators in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#why-are-there-no-bugs-in-hawaii\" title=\"Why are there no bugs in Hawaii?\">Why are there no bugs in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-poisonous-animals-live-in-hawaii\" title=\"What poisonous animals live in Hawaii?\">What poisonous animals live in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#are-there-a-lot-of-bugs-in-hawaii\" title=\"Are there a lot of bugs in Hawaii?\">Are there a lot of bugs in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#do-cockroaches-in-hawaii-bite\" title=\"Do cockroaches in Hawaii bite?\">Do cockroaches in Hawaii bite?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#what-keeps-biting-me-in-hawaii\" title=\"What keeps biting me in Hawaii?\">What keeps biting me in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#are-cockroaches-a-problem-in-hawaii\" title=\"Are cockroaches a problem in Hawaii?\">Are cockroaches a problem in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#do-they-have-rats-in-hawaii\" title=\"Do they have rats in Hawaii?\">Do they have rats in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#how-do-i-keep-bugs-out-of-my-house-in-hawaii\" title=\"How do I keep bugs out of my house in Hawaii?\">How do I keep bugs out of my house in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/what-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-hawaii\/#why-is-hawaii-full-of-roaches\" title=\"Why is Hawaii full of roaches?\">Why is Hawaii full of roaches?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-shouldnt-you-move-to-hawaii\"><\/span>Why shouldnt you move to Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reason #7 you should not move to Hawaii: Fewer choices, less competition, poorer service, higher prices. Because of Hawaii&#8217;s disincentives, there is less competition for anything in our small, closed market. Less competition is almost always bad for consumers and here it applies to much more than just high prices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-cons-of-moving-to-hawaii\"><\/span>What are the cons of moving to Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>List of the Cons of Living in <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hawaii\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Hawaii<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-money-should-i-save-before-moving-to-hawaii\"><\/span>How much money should I save before moving to Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Around $50,000 would provide a good cushion for a single person in most circumstances. For a family or professional moving to the islands, around $50,000 in savings is the absolute minimum you should have.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-just-up-and-move-to-hawaii\"><\/span>Can I just up and move to Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 1959, Hawaii officially became the 50th state. As a result, anyone who has the ability to legally live in the United States\u2014including citizens and permanent residents\u2014can move to Hawaii. Legally, it&#8217;s just like moving to any other state.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-jobs-are-in-high-demand-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What jobs are in high demand in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Description2008 Jobs2018 JobsRadiologic Technologists and Technicians725884Registered Nurses10,15512,106Dental Hygienists9701,137Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education1,6131,877<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-should-you-not-live-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Where should you not live in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 Most Dangerous Places in Hawaii<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-biggest-problem-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What is the biggest problem in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the survey, conducted by Ward Research, the top issues for residents on Hawaii Island are homelessness, drugs and traffic. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/maui\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Maui\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Maui<\/a> residents&#8217; top issues were affordable housing, traffic and public education. On Kauai, traffic was first, followed by environmental concerns and crime\/public safety.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-should-i-avoid-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What should I avoid in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 Things Not To Do in Hawai\u02bbi<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-moving-to-hawaii-worth-it\"><\/span>Is moving to Hawaii worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although it&#8217;s a more complex transition than a relocation on the mainland, moving to Hawaii offers plentiful rewards: beautiful weather year-round, easy access to miles of gorgeous white sand beaches, abundant outdoor activities, and, of course, Hawaii&#8217;s unique aloha spirit that infuses the local culture.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-difficult-to-get-a-job-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Is it difficult to get a job in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it Hard to Get a Job in Hawaii? It&#8217;s virtually impossible to get hired in Hawaii without being there. If you want to be offered a position, you need to be at least in the location (island) where the job posting is. Most applicants would never travel to job interviews in the islands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-live-in-hawaii-on-2000-a-month\"><\/span>Can I live in Hawaii on $2000 a month?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you decide to rent, you&#8217;re looking payment of just under $2,000 per month, and that&#8217;s if you pay the median price. To keep the utilities running in a small apartment in Honolulu, you&#8217;re facing a cost of around $285 per month.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-hawaiian-island-is-the-safest-to-live-on\"><\/span>Which Hawaiian island is the safest to live on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re just looking at the sheer number of incidents on each island, Kauai is the safest island to live on. In 2020, the Kauai Police Department reported the lowest number of violent crime incidents and property crime incidents of any of the four major islands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-many-serial-killers-are-in-hawaii\"><\/span>How many serial killers are in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Serial Killers in Hawaii The Strangler became the second-known of up to ten serial killers active in the state. The first known Hawaii serial killer was Eugene Barrett, who killed at least three women between 1959 and 1995.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-hawaiian-island-is-cheapest\"><\/span>Which Hawaiian island is cheapest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oahu<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-hawaiian-island-is-safest-from-tsunami\"><\/span>Which Hawaiian island is safest from tsunami?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tsunami season is upon us. Thankfully we were not inundated with water this past weekend.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-hawaii-hard-to-live\"><\/span>Is Hawaii hard to live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your move is an exciting and fun time, but it should also be one that&#8217;s done with caution and realistic expectations, or else you may be one of the hundreds who move back to the mainland each year. Hawaii is paradise for many reasons, but it&#8217;s also a difficult place to live for most because of the economy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-was-the-last-time-hawaii-had-a-natural-disaster\"><\/span>When was the last time Hawaii had a natural disaster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The last one that happened on the Big Island of Hawaii that could be felt even on the island on Oahu, 170 miles (274 km) to the north of the epicenter, occurred on October 15, 2006. It had a magnitude of 6.7.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-happens-if-a-tsunami-hits-hawaii\"><\/span>What happens if a tsunami hits Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A tsunami picks up and carries debris, which greatly increases the chance of injury, property destruction, and death. Since 1946, more than 220 people have died in the State of Hawaii, including six on Oahu, due to tsunamis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"will-hawaii-sink\"><\/span>Will Hawaii sink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Slowly, slowly, the Big Island of Hawaii is sinking toward its doom. From its palm-fringed beaches to the summit of Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet high, nothing will remain of that volcanic island but a small, stony lump on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean in the far northwest, thousands of miles from where it stands today.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-do-the-sirens-in-hawaii-mean\"><\/span>What do the sirens in Hawaii mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The siren system is just one part of Hawai&#8217;i&#8217;s Statewide Alert &#038; Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies. Attention Alert Signal- When you hear this \u201cSteady Tone\u201d follow emergency information and instructions provided by official government channels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-hawaiian-island-is-the-safest-from-natural-disasters\"><\/span>Which Hawaiian Island is the safest from natural disasters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here Are The 10 Safest &#038; Most Peaceful Places To Live In Hawaii<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-part-of-hawaii-is-best-to-live-in\"><\/span>Which part of Hawaii is best to live in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is the full list of best places to live in Hawaii:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-the-cheapest-place-to-live-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Where is the cheapest place to live in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most Affordable Places to Live in Hawaii<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-hurricanes-hit-hawaii\"><\/span>Do hurricanes hit Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Hawaiian islands are at most risk for hurricanes and tropical storms from July to September. The last major hurricane to cause historically devastating damage directly to the Hawaiian Islands was Hurricane Iniki in September of 1992. It was a Category 4 storm that resulted in over $3 billion in damage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-hawaii-get-snow\"><\/span>Does Hawaii get snow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does it snow in Hawaii? The answer is yes, although only on top of the highest peaks on Maui and the Big Island. Every winter, storm systems bring frequent snow storms to elevations generally above 11,000 feet. This means that only Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are impacted.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-hawaii-get-cold\"><\/span>Does Hawaii get cold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seasons and Weather Hawaii has only two seasons, which Hawaiian natives have named Hoolio and Kau. These refer to winter and summer, respectively, but even during Hawaii winter weather, temperatures rarely drop below 75\u00b0F, which means the island offers an ideal climate for most individuals year-round.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-alligators-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Are there alligators in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are there alligators in Hawaii? No! Alligators are not native to Hawaii so the only place you might see them is at the zoo.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-are-there-no-bugs-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Why are there no bugs in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of the extreme isolation of the Hawaiian Islands, native species had not developed resistance to mosquito-borne diseases.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-poisonous-animals-live-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What poisonous animals live in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So: toxins delivered by bite or sting are venomous, toxins delivered by touch or ingestion are poisonous. And the answer to the question is no, there are no poisonous animals in Hawaii.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-a-lot-of-bugs-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Are there a lot of bugs in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Insect Identification, Hawaii has approximately 174 different varieties of bugs lurking in forests, jungles, gardens \u2013 and even in your home. Some of these insects are harmless, while others are nightmare-inducing. If you are have entomophobia (or the fear of insects), beware of reading through this list.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-cockroaches-in-hawaii-bite\"><\/span>Do cockroaches in Hawaii bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>OK, a bit of research turned this up from Orkin \u2013 the pest control specialists \u2013 \u201cCockroaches are omnivores that eat plants and meat. They have been recorded to eat human flesh of both the living and the dead, although they are more likely to take a bite of fingernails, eyelashes, feet and hands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-keeps-biting-me-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What keeps biting me in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Centipedes. Centipedes in Hawaii are possibly the most feared among the locals. There are said to be three types of centipedes in Hawaii, and the scolopendra subspinipes type has venomous bites, known to be very painful and even a cause to go to the hospital for some people.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-cockroaches-a-problem-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Are cockroaches a problem in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cockroaches in Hawaii There are thousands of species of cockroaches in the United States. In Hawaii, four main species commonly infest homes. These are German cockroaches, American cockroaches, Oriental cockroaches, and brown-banded cockroaches. These range in color from red to brown to yellow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-they-have-rats-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Do they have rats in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rats and mice breed year-round in Hawai&#8217;i. The most common rat species associated with complaints in Hawaii are the roof rat (Rattus rattus) and the Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus). The roof rat is an excellent climber and is found inhabiting trees, roof spaces and attics.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-i-keep-bugs-out-of-my-house-in-hawaii\"><\/span>How do I keep bugs out of my house in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Insects are a fact of life in Hawaii. Vigilance and preparation are the keys to preventing bugs and unwanted critters from taking up residence in your Hawaii home. 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