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Mr. Zendo Kern, Director <br /> Planning Department <br /> September 13, 2021 <br /> Page 2 <br /> road is, which is now partially paved and can be used by a standard vehicle.There was no <br /> signage on Paniolo Avenue to indicate Hulu emergency exit was open, although the information <br /> was broadcast by radio. Both the westbound Waikoloa Road and Hulu Street exit feed off <br /> Paniolo Avenue, the Village's only main artery. <br /> There was some east bound, incoming traffic, as residents returned to the Village to evacuate <br /> family, pets, etc. At some point, the east bound lane of Waikoloa Road, makai of Paniolo <br /> Avenue, was converted to an additional west bound lane to expedite the evacuation. At 7:00 <br /> P.M., the evacuation order was cancelled, regular traffic flow was established on Waikoloa <br /> Road, and people could return home. <br /> Request:The South Kohala Community Development Plan-Action Committee requests an <br /> accounting of the evacuations of residents from the affected areas in South Kohala, including <br /> information from Police, Fire, and Civil Defense departments. Please reflect the timeline of <br /> activities and actions taken, communication efforts to the affected communities and their <br /> effectiveness, the data collection process from the departments and evacuees, the results on <br /> evacuation activities, any information on those who wanted to evacuate but were unable due <br /> to lack of transportation or medical needs, and any other pertinent information the County has <br /> gathered. <br /> Finally, we would like to understand the County's process and plan for sharing back to <br /> community what worked well, lessons learned, and what revisions are being made to future <br /> evacuation plans as a result of this event. <br /> We would like to thank everyone in the County who either worked or volunteered during this <br /> emergency, and the citizens for their orderly cooperation. We are especially grateful to <br /> Councilman Tim Richards for his communication efforts on the larger evacuation of Waikoloa <br /> Village on August 1. It was an important source of current, real-time information for many <br /> evacuees. <br /> The SKCDP-AC meets again on November 8, 2021; however, a response would be appreciated <br /> as soon as it's available. We never know when the next fire might break out and want to be as <br /> prepared as possible. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ��- . Cq�_ <br /> Ruth Annette Smith(Sep 28,202114:22 HST) <br /> RUTH A. SMITH, Chair <br /> South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee <br />