Mayor Kimo Alameda signed an emergency proclamation in anticipation of severe weather across Hawaiʻi Island. The proclamation allows the County to streamline its response and coordinate resources as heavy rainfall and high winds are expected.
“We urge our residents to stay prepared and take extra precaution as severe weather moves across the island,” Alameda said in a press release.
Seven emergency shelters are currently open, with a total of 11 available. Additional shelters will be opened and staffed as needed. Shelters are open at the following locations:
- Waimea Community Center
- Nāʻālehu Community Center
- Robert N. Herkes Gym
- Yano Hall
- Kekuaokalani Gym
- Keaʻau Armory
- Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility
All County campsites are closed until further notice to ensure public safety.
In addition, HeleOn announced that the following bus routes will be cancelled today due to severe weather:
- Route 1 (to Kona): 9:30 a.m.
- Route 1 (to Hilo): 7:45 a.m.
- Route 2 (to Kona): 4:30 a.m., 5 a.m.
- Route 2 (to Hilo): 1:30 p.m.
- Route 10
- Route 60: 5:30 am
- Route 75 (Southbound): 6:15 a.m., 6:55 a.m., 1:45 p.m.
- Route 75 (Northbound): 7:10 a.m., 9:25 a.m., 2:45 p.m.
- Route 76 (Eastbound): 5:45 a.m., 6:45 a.m.
- Route 76 (Westbound): 6:30 a.m., 8:09 a.m.
- Route 80 (to South Kohala Resorts/Kona): 3:15 a.m., 3:35 a.m., 4:15 a.m., 5 a.m.
- Route 80 (to Hilo): 7:30 a.m., 1:55 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:35 p.m.
- Route 90 (to South Kohala Resorts): 3:30 a.m., 5:40 a.m., 8 a.m.
- Route 90 (to Oceanview): 7:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3 p.m.
All other routes are scheduled to operate as normal. Delays, re-routing, or cancellations may occur based on road conditions.
Residents and visitors should take the following steps to stay safe:
- Secure outdoor furniture and loose items that could become airborne in high winds.
- Avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm impacts.
- Charge cell phones and keep flashlights and emergency supplies readily available.
- Stay informed through official updates from Civil Defense and the National Weather Service.
Emergency personnel will be actively responding throughout the storm, and residents are urged to prioritize their safety by avoiding hazardous areas.
The County will continue to provide updates as conditions evolve.
For official updates, follow Hawai‘i County Civil Defense and the National Weather Service.