Hawaii County’s Department of Public Works recently released a new Flood Awareness website that has information about the risks of flooding here on the Big Island and resources to help residents prepare for the possibility of flooding. Please take some time to explore the site and familiarize yourself with the local resources available to you in the event of severe flooding.
Posts Tagged ‘Civil Defense’
Understanding Tsunamis In Hawaii
February 28th, 2010
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“We shouldn’t rest because…tsunami threat in Hawaii, from a Civil Defense point of view, is a 24/7, 365 day potential.” State Civil Defense Vice Director Ed Teixeira The Island of Hawaii breathed a sigh of relief yesterday after the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center canceled the Tsunami Warning that had been in effect for the Hawaii [...]
Hawaii County Civil Defense Text Message Alerts
March 18th, 2009
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Media Release – March 2009 Civil Defense installs Talisman emergency notification system When wild fires, floods, earthquakes or any natural calamity affect the Big Island, people need to know quickly how to react, and the Hawaii County Civil Defense has a new way of notifying residents and visitors of emergency situations. The Civil Defense agency [...]
