HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-26 Civil Defense Update for 0930 AM -- 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
This is a Civil Defense road closure update for Sunday, August 26 at 9:30 in the
morning.
The National Weather Service reports that a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for
Hawaii Island. Rain will continue through early next week so please be careful when
travelling on the roads. Closures may occur without any notice.
For your additional information:
The United States Postal Service reports that all post offices except Pepe’ekeo
Post Office will deliver mail today. However, there are no retail services or mail
pickup from blue USPS mail boxes.
State Highways reports a one lane closure on Highway 19 at mile marker 28-29
(Kaawalii Gulch). This closure is to allow crews to remove a dangerous boulder
from the hillside.
State Highways has installed a temporary traffic light on Highway 11 near mile
marker 30 (Volcano Golf Course) due to a one lane closure. This closure will
allow crews to make repairs to earthquake and flood damaged sections of the
highway. Repairs are expected to last about two weeks.
All County Parks remain closed until further notice.
The Hawaii State Department of Health is advising the public to stay out of
streams, coastal, and standing waters that are contaminated by storm water.
Storm water may contain harmful micro-organisms from overflowing cesspools or
septic tanks as well as animal waste washed into streams and storm drains.
To report flood damage to your property, please call 808-643-5555.
The current map of road closures can be found here:
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/2018-hurricane-map
Thank you and please be safe. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.