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ARE You READY? Hurricane season has returned to the Central Pacific. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Asso- ciation is predicting strong El Nino conditions this fall, which in Hawai'i results in more favorable conditions for the formation of powerful hur- ricanes. We all know now what a tropical storm can do. Approaching Hurricane Iselle before mak- ing landfall on the Big Island last year. The American Red Cross, Hawai'i State Chapter, is recruiting disaster services volunteers in the Pahoa area. Training is provided free of charge. The first step is to register online by filling out a volunteer application form on the Red Cross website (Go to fw.to/aN- ArTOY, or call 854-4283 for assistance). When the Red Cross receives your application, you will be contacted about the classes listed below and sign "It's thanks to caring people like the Red Cross volunteers who keep people safe during disasters." - Greggor Ilagan you up if you are able to attend. The new volunteer training series is being offered at the Hawaii Acad- emy of Arts and Sciences PCS, at 15- 1397 Homestead Road, Pahoa, on the following dates: • Disaster Services: An Overview (Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) • Shelter Fundamentals (Saturday, June 27, 1-5 p.m.) • Disaster Assessment Fundamentals (Sunday, June 28, 9 a.m.-noon) • Disaster Action Team Orientation (Sunday, June 28, 12:30-4:30 p.m.) All training is free to the public and is funded by a combined $15,000 in district contingency relief funds EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Make an emergency preparedness kit: • Water • Food • Radio, flashlight, batteries. • First aid kit. • Medication • Copies of important documents • Cell phone chargers. • Multi-purpose tool. • Extra cash. • Pet supplies • Maps. • Personal hygiene items. • Blankets. • Sleeping bag per person. Be informed: • Listen to local media broadcasts or NOAA Weather Radio for the latest storm conditions and follow the advice of local authorities. • If you are told to evacuate, do so immediately. You may choose to evacuate sooner than alerted if you think you may need additional time. If a Hurricane WATCH is issued: • Listen to weather updates from your radio. • Bring in outdoor objects. Anchor objects that cannot be brought inside. • Close all windows and doors. Cover windows with storm shutters or plywood. • If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate furniture or move it to a higher floor to protect it from flooding. • Fill your vehicle's gas tank. ~o - Sign-up Hawai'i County Civil Defense Alerts and Notifications Self Enrollment. Go to the following website: www.hawaiicounty.gov/ civil-defense/ 808-935-0031 civil_defense @hawaiicounty.gov provided by Council members Greggor Ilagan, Zendo Kern and Karen Eoff during the last council term. Please take advantage of this opportunity to be prepared to help your Puna community members the next time a disaster strikes. "It's thanks to caring people like the Red Cross volunteers who keep peo- ple safe during disasters;' said Ilagan. For more information, contact Michele Liberty at michele.liberty@redcross.org or at the phone number 854-4283. If a Hurricane WARNING is issued • Listen to the advice of local officials, and leave if they tel I you to do so. • Unplug appliances. • Turn your refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting • If you have propane, turn off the tank. • If you are not advised to evacu- ate, stay inside, away from windows, skylights and glass doors. • Use flashlights; do not use open flames as a light source. • If power is lost, turn off appliances to reduce damage from a power surge when electricity is restored. Council Member Greggor Ilagan 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 Phone: 1-808-965-2712 greggor.ilagan@hawaiicounty.gov www.hawaiicounty.gov/district4