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Hurricane Season June 1 through November 30, 2018
It is that time of year to check all of your emergency supplies for the upcoming Hurricane Season. Actually, with all the different types of natural and man made possibilities, it's best to always have a plan in place for you and your family and review this plan on a quarterly basis. If you have been watching the news about the volcano on the Big Island and seeing what they have been going through, most of them were not prepared. BE PREPARED!!!
2018 Central Pacific Hurricane Season Outlook- UPDATE
From the Press Conference on May 23,2018:
- 3-6 Tropical Cyclones in the Central Pacific basin
- 40% above normal season
- 40% normal season
- 20% below normal season
The forecast reflects ENSO Neutral, possibly transitioning to weak El Nino.
Within the hurricane formation region:
- Ocean temperatures projected to remain above normal.
- Wind shear projected to remain below normal.
If El Nino develops, activity would be near the higher end of the range.
One of the biggest talking points was being prepared by checking your emergency supplies, replace any expired items, and even upgrade your emergency supplies.
Since our "Missile Warning" in January, the State has supplied information to be added to our emergency preparedness checklist in the event of a missile attack; something some of us haven't experienced since the 1960's. Please find this new information under the Emergency Preparedness section of this site. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency has supplied a guidance summary for coordinated public messaging for a nuclear detonation. This form is also attached.
The State has also updated how much food and water you will need in case of an event. The recommended amounts of supplies went from 3 days per per person to 14 days of supplies per person. Please see the attached information regarding food and water.
UPDATE: May 14, 2018
Wailuku, Maui - The recent eruptions and seismic activity on the Big Island and the possibility for a local tsunami, are a current reminder for Maui County residents to be prepared for emergencies and disasters.
Be Informed about local hazards that could affect your home. Make a Plan with your household including communications and evacuations. Build an Evacuation Kit for each member of your family with food, water and essential supplies for 3-5 days. For sheltering in place have 14 days of food, water and essential supplies at home.
Sign up for Maka'ala - Maui County's Emergency Alerts at mauicounty.gov/983/Active-Advisories-Watches-Notification-S.
For more information about emergency preparedness go to mauicounty.gov/emergency or call Maui County Emergency Management Agency at 270-7285.
Safety & Security
The exterior gates have been installed. The Uwapo Road gates are locked at 10 pm and unlocked at 5am. The Kenolio Road gates are closed at 10 pm but not locked, for those residents that park on Kenolio Road.
If anyone observes any illegal or questionable activity on property, please call Security or Maui PD. Don't think someone else will call. Its better to be safe than sorry.
Just for Laughs
- Cleaning with kids in the house is like brushing your teeth with Oreos.
- If anyone needs an ark, I Noah guy...
One Last Note
I will be retiring as the Community Manager on August 1, 2018 and moving back to the mainland. Please contact Sandi in the office if you require assistance.
Aloha!
BE SAFE OUT THERE!
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