Public invited to learn results of Evacuation Traffic Study in Waikōloa Village

The community is invited to hear and discuss the results of an Evacuation Traffic Study to improve safety in Waikōloa Village and the surrounding areas during a wildfire or other emergency at an upcoming public meeting.

The meeting will take place on July 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Waikōloa Village Association Golf Banquet Room, located at 68-1792 Melia St. It will also be streamed via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.

The study was conducted by consulting firm KLD Associates under a contract managed by Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency, according to a news release from Hawai‘i County. The federally funded study is intended to mitigate the risk of harm to people and property in the fire-vulnerable Waikoloa Village area, including a focus on protecting kūpuna and other vulnerable groups.

The study looked at the existing street network, including the primary evacuation routes of Waikoloa Road and the Hulu Street emergency route, as well as future needs.

Funding for the study was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through a Community Development Block Grant for hazard mitigation.

Those planning to attend the meeting virtually, see below for Zoom Meeting Info:

Meeting ID: 165 675 5625
Password: 867746