HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-22 Shelters Open in West Hawaii -- Hurricane Update for 130PM
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
This is a Civil Defense hurricane update for Wednesday, August 22 at 1:30 in the
afternoon.
Due to the potential effects of Hurricane Lane, four emergency shelters have been
opened on the north and west side of Hawaii Island. These shelters are for your
convenience, but there is NO mandatory evacuation at this time. The shelters are
available if you need to relocate.
1. Hookena Elementary School
86-4355 Mamalahoa Highway
Captain Cook, Hawaii 96704
2. Kamehameha Park Hisaoka Gym
54-382 Kamehameha Park Road
Kapaau, HI 96755
*Pet Friendly
3. Kealakehe High School
74-5000 Puohulihuli Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
*Pet Friendly
4. Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School
68-1730 Ho'oko Street
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738
If you choose to relocate to a shelter, don’t forget to bring a 3-day supply of medications
and pet food (if applicable). If you plan to stay overnight, please bring your personal
blankets and pillows if possible. However, the shelter is open to everyone with or
without these items.
Civil Defense is monitoring Hurricane Lane and will keep you informed of any changes
that may affect your safety.
Again, there is NO mandatory evacuation at this time.
Thank you and have a safe day. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
This is a Civil Defense hurricane update for Wednesday, August 22 at 1:30 in the
afternoon.
Due to the potential effects of Hurricane Lane, four emergency shelters have been
opened on the north and west side of Hawaii Island. These shelters are for your
convenience, but there is NO mandatory evacuation at this time. The shelters are
available if you need to relocate.
2. Hookena Elementary School
86-4355 Mamalahoa Highway
Captain Cook, Hawaii 96704
3. Kamehameha Park Hisaoka Gym
54-382 Kamehameha Park Road
Kapaau, HI 96755
*Pet Friendly
4. Kealakehe High School
74-5000 Puohulihuli Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
*Pet Friendly
5. Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School
68-1730 Ho'oko Street
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738
If you choose to relocate to a shelter, don’t forget to bring a 3-day supply of medications
and pet food (if applicable). If you plan to stay overnight, please bring your personal
blankets and pillows if possible. However, the shelter is open to everyone with or
without these items.
Civil Defense is monitoring Hurricane Lane and will keep you informed of any changes
that may affect your safety.
Again, there is NO mandatory evacuation at this time.
Thank you and have a safe day. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.