HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-01 Department of Public Works has Sand Available for Residents ahead of Possible Hurricane Effects -- press release -- on Mayor's letterhead
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
NEWS RELEASE
August 1, 2019
County to Provide Sand to Residents Ahead of Possible Hurricane Effects
The Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works announced that sand will be available
at locations throughout the Island from Thursday to enable residents to make their own
sandbags ahead of possible flooding due to Hurricanes Erick and Flossie.
The locations are designated on the map link here:
https://arcg.is/1PjSq1 .
Please note that the sand is available while supplies last.
Empty jute sandbags are available at a variety of hardware and home improvement
supply stores across the Island, and can be filled with sand or soil.
If your residence or business is prone to flooding, please take measures to have your
sandbags in place before flooding occurs. Please check out the County’s sandbag tips fact
sheet and learn about additional flood awareness safety information
at: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/pw-flood.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.