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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0896.212 2022-2024From: Simmy Sent: Monday, August 19,2O241:28PM To: Council Testimony Subject: Fwd:Oppose Bill 169 Attachments: Electric Concerns Kona 2024jpg; Electric Concerns Kona page 2 I024jpg; Water Concerns 2024jpg;Earthquake 2OO6jpg Aloha County Council, Please just put this one tobed and just say NO! This being brought Upover and over iaoverwhelming. -' -� Emotionally the thought Ofwhat happen here iSHE\8/A. �� --r- I'm theOkfu(forth8archaeological roportOr|VVOUidnever had known what transpired onthis land. The Sugar plantation had evidence they were here and | feet deep inside and its upsetting. How the mother and Daughter was dionnandedinthe FieohioaoHaunting. You've got tOwonder why, and it's been inopposition 4Oyears Later. Manaiareoi' justReapect. Myancestors, |VV|Kupuno'back when were buried oeoretk/. The y4enaiareoLand vveneed toProtect and just Respect, Let itgotobepreserved for the Kaikiofthe next, forever generation. Being ina FiOOdway farming MaUk8was 8way ofAgricultural. and Farming iOC(UdiDgtransportation Ofhuge trees tUbuild canoes. Hoiueioohas the best climate for growing Ulu, coconut trees, banana, papayas, etc. The Hawaiian traits gOtoM8ukGdown toBmnyuna,KSGk88i8OiWahine. King Karnahonnehaboth had residents here Mauka. Now the current Maps show wider spread of Flooding, why, because too much construction, buUdozing,00nnie/ataathe heavy rains. This area fioodathe lower portions ofthe KuokiniHighway. I've seen oera iiteraik/ out of control. | steer oiear of this rood whenever vvehave heavy rains. During construction, ifthe Flooding occurs, tower portion of housing VViUb8destroyed. Our Ocean ieoff limits after the Heavy Rains, for HoaithConcerns. |fyou doany underground eiootricaiand there iathe flooding, itvviiibedeioyedositvvou\dbeunsafe tofix the prubiern. This incident recently occurred onOahu, Chinatown, with the vauits. Many were without power and lost money inbusiness. Parts were diffioUbtOobtain. |tcan happen here. We have �� water beneath us, aawater iofrom nnouko,MounoKea and Lake \Kbaiau. VVoare blessed because beneath uaisall Water. Once planted roots are watered continuously. So, Vveare blessed with Water, \8/mi,but not SOblessed 8S|have never seen at[ the Water Pumps working. Thousands Ofdollars later, getting rare parts, then losing ittrying toinstall deep. Right now, VVohave 14pumps, only 1Dwere operating last month. | live near this Kona Three LLC.|received oletter of"WATER RESTRICTION NOTICE FOR NORTH KONA"DATED AUGUST G,2024. See attached letter. On, )uk/ 28' 3024, | received o letter from Hawaii Electric |'nn receiving this letter since I'm located in a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) AREA. See attached letter. PLEASE DO NOT ADD MORE TO THIS CRITICALAREA OF CONGESTION, TRAFFIC, EVACUATION, N{J4LANE HIGHWAY. ATWO LANER CANNOT HANDLE ANYMORE. WATER PUMPS, ELECTRICAL POWER ETC. THE LAKOB[OCKC[),AND KUAk]N|CRAWL |SADEATH WISH. PEOPLE CANNOT ESCAPE |NAN|MMERGEy4CYSITUATION. OVER HEAD POWERS LINES WILL ALSO BLOCK EVERYONE. ITS AMATTER OFTIME, EARTHQUAKES WILL TRIGGER ATSUNAMI. /| was Surfing atPinotreea,Knheno'ikiwhen the huge October 15,2OOG Earthquake occurred. |twas aoLoud like abomb set off. The entire ocean shook, had OOidea itwas 8n Earthquake. The security guard told us, and it could trigger a Tsunami. Very Scary racing for high grounds. It was a Sunday morning around 7:00 am. Lucky no traffic! 46 million nfdollar damages, lucky no deaths.) PLEASE NOTE: STOP PURSUING AFFORDABLE, MORE LIKE LOW INCOME HOUSING NEEDED. WE LOVE KONA, KEEP KONA COUNTRY AND WE W|LLALLPROSPER!! \4SUlORSVVH[)COME TOTHE BIG ISLAND LOVE T[]SEE OPEN SPACE, NOTACROWDED CRUNCHING C)FBUILDINGS AND CARS!! MALAMA OURA-|NA, IT WILL MALAMA YOU||HA'WAA/"HALE OFLONA" SiP0rOyy4CMiCh8ei KoiiU8KoD8 Tong with critically dry vegetation and on -the -ground observations fror*tie'l crews. If we need to turn off power for safety, we will attempt to -contact you in aiv to give you time to prepare. For customers who are on life support or, use t devices that need electricity, it is important to prepare before a PSPS'.� How to prepare We all rely on electricity for everyday life. If you or someone you know refill power for medical needs, access a useful checklist to support preparedr ee published by The Pacific Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center at adata.org/factsheet/emergency-power. To help prepare for PSPS outac here are some things you may want to consider: • Updating your contact information with your current phone n and email at hawaiianelectric.com/myaccount or by 11 callin 548-7311. • If you have medical needs and rely on electricity but e have an electric account with us, please be sure to fil our Medical Needs Communication Form at hawaiianelectric.com/medicalneedsalerts. « Planning for medical needs like medications that require refrigeration or devices that use electricity. • Building or restocking an emergency kit with flashlights; bat first aid supplies and cash. Having contact information for your medical provider and'Jor family or friends who can provide assistance during ark d nc All households are encouraged to visit preparenowhawaii emergency preparedness tips and resources in support of What we have done Hawaiian Electric has begun deploying a network of h cameras using artificial intelligence (Al) technology ar provide enhanced situational awareness and early de elevated fire risk areas near company infrastructure. access to the live feeds from any of the cameras at h' Thank you for your attention and please stay safe Hawaiian Electric, i 170 sox, DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY * COUNTY OF HAWAII 345 KEKOANAO'A STREET, SUITE 20 * HILO, HAWAI'I 96720 TELEPHONE (808) 961-8050, - FAX (808) 961-8657 August 6, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Water lRestriction Notice for North Kona Effective immediately, the Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of 1--lawal'i, has implemented a mandatory 25 percent Water Restriction for customers in the following areas: AFFECTED AREAS: MAKA1,E1, KALAOA, KONA PALISADES, KEAHME, PAI,AMANUI, KOHANAIKI, KAIIXA-KONA, KA1,,OKO, KALOKO MAUKA, IIUALALAI, IIONOKOHAU, KEALAKEHE, KEAI-I(.JOLCJ, KE()P(J, 1,101.IJALOA, WAVAHA, KAHALIJIJ, KEAU11OU; NORTH KONA, HAWAVI Water restriction measures are needed due to the failure of 1,16lualoa and Kalaoa wells on July 10, 2024, and August 6, 2024, respectively. The 25% Water Restriction will preserve adequate water supplies and pressure to meet the community's drinking, cooking and hygiene needs. DWS will continue monitoring the water system and snake necessary adjustments. You will be kept informed of any changes in water supplies. Please use water wisely and sparingly. Customers should refrain from irrigation, washing cars, and other unnecessary water uses while the water restriction is in effect. Taking short showers, fixing leaky toilets, and turning off the faucet while brushing teeth are easy ways to reduce water use. DWS has approved expedited purchases and repairs in efforts to return North Kona wells back to service. DWS stresses that water quality is not threatened by the loss of the well. Customers' water remains safe to consume and continues to meet or exceed federal drinking water regulations. Water filtration, boiling and other home purification practices are unnecessary. For more water conservation tips, please visit www.hawaiidws.org, call 961-8050 during normal business hours or email dws(i4hawaiidws.org. Please call 961-8790 to report after-hours emergencies. Mahalo for your cooperation and understanding while this temporary use restriction is in effect, Hird ... Water, Otir ost (Precious (Xrsource. . . 'K# `�jne... rf"I,, DcIminvent of Water Surply i% an YA;uaf 0mlortualty pto Act and empWyer, From: Simmy Sent: Monday, August 19,2U241O:54AM To: Council Testimony Subject: Support Communication 896.150 Aloha County CounciL I would tike to support request for a special Councit meeting to conduct a site visit of Royat Vistas. y4ohain, SirnrnyMCMiohaei Kaiiu8KoO@