2018-01-19 Public Encouraged to Watch Video on What to Do in the Event of a Nuclear Attack -- press release

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Wil Okabe Managing Director Harry Kim Mayor Barbara J. Kossow Deputy Managing Director County of Hawai‘i Office of the Mayor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 (808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 January 19, 2018 NEWS RELEASE Public is Encouraged to Watch TV Program Featuring Civil Defense regarding Preparedness for a Nuclear Attack The public is encouraged to watch a recently-aired Na Leo TV program featuring County of Hawai’i Civil Defense regarding preparedness for a nuclear attack. The video reflects the State of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Ballistic Missile Plan, and provides information essential for understanding and preparing for this unlikely event. The link to the 60-minute video is https://tinyurl.com/y9wlrnqt or http://reflect-vod- naleo.cablecast.tv/vod/3061-Special-Report-Civil-Defesne-on-Emergency-Prepard- High-v1.mp4 (Ctrl + Click to view the video.) The in-depth program urges the public to educate themselves as to sheltering in place, preparing an emergency kit including a radio and batteries, emergency food stores and water supplies. The importance of creating a family plan is stressed during the video. Be aware that there are no bomb shelters on Hawai'i Island; Cold War-era bomb shelters no longer remain. One of the key messages is for people to shelter in place, taking cover in a building whose doors and windows can be closed against fallout dust. Please consider taking the time to watch this very timely video, which covers a wide range of concerns. For further program information, contact the Hawai'i County Civil Defense Agency at 935-0031. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.