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Emergency Evacuation Update List CSE is a part of the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense response team. We have been working hard to make sure our Emergency Evacuation Assistance list is up to date. We don’t want to miss you if you are in need of transportation assistance in the event of a natural disaster or a Civil Defense emergency. Be sure to call our CSE staff at 961-8777 in East Hawai‘i or 323-4320 in West Hawai‘i if you need to be on our Emergency Evacuation Assistance List. Although voluntary, we also encourage all of you to register for the County of Hawai‘i Emergency Notification System “Blackboard Connect.” This system will quickly notify the public in the event of an emergency. Hurricane Season Runs from June 1 to November 30 The hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. According to the Climate Prediction Center, there is a very good chance the weather system affected by El Nino will continue through this summer, this system increases the chance of cyclones in Hawai‘i. This is a good time to prepare your emergency evacuation kits for this upcoming hurricane season. According to the “Hurricanes: Unleashing Nature’s Fury, A Preparedness Guide” you should plan to leave if you live in: • A poorly constructed building • A coastal evacuation zone, near a stream, river, or areas that a flood prone. • A high rise building (winds are stronger) And if you are evacuating to a shelter, some items you should bring: • First Aid Kit • Medication, prescriptions • Baby food and diapers • Toiletries • Battery powered radio and cell phone • Flashlights • Extra batteries • Blanket or sleeping bag · Identification • Copies of important documents such as insurance papers • Cash, credit card. • Games, and books According to “Homeowner’s Handbook to prepare for Natural Hazards” other items you should consider including in your evacuation kit: • 1 gallon water/day per person • 3 - 7 days supply of nonperishable food and any special dietary food, can opener, infant formula. • Prescription eyewear. • List of medications, special medical information, medical care directives, and health insurance card. • Personal hygiene items • Change of clothes, towels. You can download a copy of the Hurricanes: “Unleashing Nature’s Fury, A Preparedness Guide” from the County of Hawai‘i website, Civil Defense Department at http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/DocView.aspx?dbid=1&id=18319&page=1&. Kupuna News 3 July-September 2015