A message from COUNTY OF HAWAII This is a Civil Defense message. This is a Community Assessment and Assistance information update for Saturday August 9th at 8:30 P.M. HELCO reports that approximately 9,200 customers are still without power, and crews continue working to restore power. We thank you for your patience and understanding with this effort. Please do not interfere with the operations of HELCO crews. Distribution of water, ice, and tarps at the new Pahoa High School Gym has concluded for tonight. More supplies will be arriving in the morning, and distribution will resume at 10 A.M. The Pahoa Pool and Pahoa Community Center will also remain open 24 hours for residents to take showers and charge cell phones. The pool is not open for swimming. The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at Aunty Sally’s Lu’au House in Hilo for those who were displaced by storm damage. As with all shelters, bring bedding and provisions for you and your family. No pets are allowed in this shelter. As our recovery efforts continue, we thank everyone for their consideration, patience and understanding
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 07:26:09 +0000