HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-19 Public Encouraged to Watch Video on What to Do in the Event of a Nuclear Attack -- press release
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.