Honolulu Emergency Services Department cautions public to use extreme caution during Ana Honolulu — The City & County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department’s Emergency Medical Services and Ocean Safety & Lifeguard Services divisions are issuing public safety reminders prior to Ana making landfall on Oahu. Residents and visitors should use extreme caution and good judgment over the weekend. Hurricane/Tropical Strom Ana may not come onto Oahu but it will affect our beaches, shorelines, and ocean waters, especially on the South and East shores. We are anticipating storm surf up to 12’ with associated strong currents, dangerous waves on ledges, shore breaks, and possible super rip currents in certain areas. We also anticipate rains which will cause run off in the near shore waters and possible brown water advisories. We are strongly advising everyone to stay away from the wash of the waves on sand beaches, cliff trails and shoreline rocky areas and out of the near shore waters during this event. Emergency Medical Services: • Use 911 for emergencies only: chest pain, breathing problems, altered mental status, severe hemorrhaging, massive trauma, and imminent childbirth • Do not wait to call 911, call early • Refrain from calling 911 for ambulance transports to shelters; EMS will not be utilized for this type of service • Keep all medications organized and labeled • Have a generator for ventilators • Stay indoors and off the roadways • Do not jeopardize your safety and the first responders safety Ocean Safety Call 911 for ocean emergencies if there is no lifeguard present • If in doubt, don’t go out! High surf causes strong currents which can make returning to shore extremely difficult • Check hawaiibeachsafety for current beach hazard levels, beaches where lifeguard service is available, and any beach park closures that may be in effect during this tropical storm event • Wet sand or rock ledges means the waves are sweeping the area, don’t get swept away into the heavy surf or a churning ocean • High winds and heavy rains associated with tropical storms means put away the kayaks, canoes, and SUP’s • Heavy rains may lead to brown water advisories; debris could attract marine life close to shore • Do not risk your life and the lives of others by making foolish decisions
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 04:31:31 +0000
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