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Closures update #6: Shelters at Keaʻau Armory, Pāhoa Community Center to close today; Gilma downgraded to tropical storm

The latest information about road closures and other continued disruptions and recovery services in the wake of Hurricane Hone.

Hawaiʻi creates central donation hub for Maui wildfire survivors; how you can best help

A coordinated effort between the state and Maui organizations and nonprofits will begin collecting, storing and inventorying supplies donated to Maui County to support victims of the wildfires in Kula and Lahaina.

Tropical Storm Calvin passes Hawai‘i Island with little impact

Tropical Storm Calvin was projected to bring several inches of rain, wind gusts of up to 65 mph and 15-foot surf, however, as of 11 a.m., the storm system was 255 miles west-southwest of Hilo and continues to move away from the Hawaiian Islands.

Tropical Storm Calvin: What you need to know on the Big Island

Hawaiʻi County and state parks are closing at 4 p.m. Tuesday and throughout Wednesday. All state libraries also will be closed. Several shelters have opened around the island. Check back for updates as information becomes available.

ACLU demands Hawaiʻi County homeless sweeps stop until adequate shelters, safe places

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i issued a letter on June 2 to the County of Hawai’i demanding that it stop planned sweeps of houseless people and their possessions until there is a place for them to go.

Coast Guard Reopens Hilo & Kawaihae Harbors

The Coast Guard Captain of the Port reopened the Hilo Harbor and Kawaihae Harbor ports on the Big Island as of 3 p.m.

Flash Floods Closing Major Big Island Roads, Hilo Floods

Although Tropical Storm Lane has weakened, a flash flood warning is still in effect for the windward side of Hawai‘i Island, with dangerous heavy rains and flooding continuing.

Hele-On Bus Services Limited Saturday

The County of Hawai‘i reports that on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, Hele-On bus services will operate on a limited schedule.

ASB Resuming Normal Branch Hours

American Savings Bank (ASB) branches statewide will resume normal business hours starting Saturday, Aug. 25, including branches offering weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday.

USPS Hurricane Lane Adjustments for Saturday

The U.S. Postal Service reports the following Hurricane Lane-related adjustments to its operations for Saturday, Aug. 25:

5 PM LIVE Briefing on Hurricane Lane

Gov. David Ige is presenting a live briefing on Hurricane Lane on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at 5 p.m. from the State Emergency Operations Center:

Hawaiian Airlines Flight Cancelation Updates

Hawaiian Airlines and ‘Ohana by Hawaiian flight cancelations, as of 4 p.m. The airline is re-accommodating guests impacted by cancelations on other flights. 

Hawai‘i Gas Update on Hurricane Lane

Hawai‘i Gas has been busy the past few days making sure Hawai‘i’s first responders have an adequate supply of gas throughout Hurricane Lane.

Flash Flood Warning Extended

The Flash Flood Warning for the island of Hawai‘i has been extended until 6:30 p.m.

Hurricane Lane Weakening, Now Category 1

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for parts of O‘ahu and Maui.

UPDATE: HPD Visits Honoka‘a Residents Stranded by Landslide

Some residents in Honoka‘a are currently stranded due to a hillside that has collapsed due to the heavy flooding going on from Hurricane Lane.

2 PM UPDATE: Lane Now Category 1, Big Island Under Flash Flood Warning

The Tropical Storm Warning issued by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center continues for Hawai‘i County.

HDOT Responding to Hurricane Lane

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is continuing to respond to damages caused by heavy rains on Hawai‘i Island.

‘Operation Snail Bail’ Protects Rare Snails From Hurricane

Members of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s (DOFAW) Snail Extinction Prevention Program, transferred 2,000 rare Hawaiian snails from a temporary structure at Kawainui Marsh.

About 9,500 Big Island Customers Experience Power Outages

As Hurricane Lane slowly passes Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i Electric Light employees are responding to power outages caused by torrential rains, strengthening winds and catastrophic flooding.
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