PRESS RELEASE July 28, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tropical Storm Flossie Update WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i - Maui County is officially in emergency preparation mode in anticipation of Tropical Storm Flossie reaching the Hawaiian islands on Monday. The county’s Emergency Operations Center was activated at 7 a.m. Sunday. All county facilities will be closed tomorrow in anticipation of the storm. This means that all county parks and offices, including Division of Motor Vehicle and Licensing offices and satellite offices, will be closed on Monday. Automated trash pick-up will operate as usual. Tropical storm conditions are expected Monday morning. As of this time, a Flash Flood Watch has also been issued from Monday morning until late Tuesday night. Flossie is expected to produce 6 to 10 inches of rain which could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides. Large surf may also cause coastal road closures even before the storm arrives. High winds are also a concern as they may damage property and cause severe bodily injury. Please note that Maui Civil Defense sirens will NOT be sounding for this storm event, as sirens are only used for tsunami and hurricanes. The public is urged to prepare for this storm by preparing emergency kits, food, water and fuel, and by securing home and property against heavy rains and high winds. The U.S. Coast Guard also asks boat owners to check moorings and secure vessels. “Tropical storms can cause tremendous damage to our community,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa. “Residents need to prepare for the high winds, heavy rains and powerful surf that this kind of storm system can bring. Use this time wisely so that we can avoid the mad last-minute rush to gas stations and grocery stores that we often see.” The public is urged to stay tuned to the latest updates by watching or listening to the news and monitoring the Maui County website, mauicounty.gov. For storm-related questions or to report damage, call Maui County Civil Defense at 270-7285.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 23:50:44 +0000
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