#Maui tsunami
Kahului Candle Light Vigil Offered for Victims of Japan Disaster
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui, will receive donations for the Japan relief effort at the March 24 event. All donations will go towards providing relief and recovery services in the devastated region.
VIDEO: Mayor Arakawa Post Tsunami Assessment and Critique
Mayor Arakawa said all in all, Maui was able to return to business fairly quickly. He pointed out some areas that could be improved, and thanked the community for their cooperation during the emergency response.
Red Cross Donation Accepted for Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami
The American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter continues coordinated efforts to get donations to affected communities in the aftermath of the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami last week.
Tsunami Sparks Community Interest in Emergency Response Team
The recent tsunami on Maui has many asking how they can help or volunteer in future disasters.
3.8 Magnitude Earthquake 25 Miles From Wailuku -UPDATE
Moderate earthquake rattles Kahoolawe. No tsunami expected.
Signs Posted at Nearshore Waters in Kahului, Paukukalo and Napili
The tsunami warning event on Saturday resulted in sewage spills to the ocean at three locations. Officials with the County of Maui identified the specific areas where the public should avoid the ocean until results of bacteriological tests are complete. They are: Kahului (the ocean fronting Hale Nanea and some of the drainage ditches near […]
UH-BYU Men’s Volleyball Match on Maui Rescheduled for Monday on Oahu
Saturday’s University of Hawai‘i-BYU men’s volleyball match has been rescheduled for Monday at the Stan Sheriff Center. First serve is 6:00 p.m. The game, originally scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at a sold-out War Memorial Gym in Maui, was postponed due to the tsunami warning issued on the Hawaiian Islands. The match will instead […]
Start up of Pump Stations Cause Sewage Spills
“In the face of warnings that the tsunami could be significant we made the difficult decision of shutting down wastewater pump stations in low lying areas and water service to those in these same areas,” said Dave Taylor, Chief of the County’s wastewater division. “We realized that if large enough waves impacted our pump stations […]
Mayor Tavares concurs: “We dodged another bullet”
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TajMmXW-7aQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnlh-Nrjhl8 [/youtube] “In these types of situations we must be prepared to protect the public,” said Mayor Charmaine Tavares. “When the worse case scenario doesn’t occur – we can count ourselves lucky that we dodged another bullet. In this case when the state’s tsunami warning center forecast a dangerous surge due to the earthquake […]
All Clear Issued For Maui County
(Update: 1:45 p.m. 2/27/10) Following the “All Clear” issued for Maui County, the following advisories are in effect: WASTEWATER— Flushing and sending water down drains can begin again at 3:00 p.m. WATER— Water service will gradually be restored beginning at 3:00 p.m. ELECTRIC POWER— The public is urged to continue conserving electricity until about 4:00 […]
Kahului Surge Highest in State at 3.2 Feet
(Update: 1:38 p.m. 2/27/10) The tsunami warning is cancelled for the state of Hawaii effective at 1:38 pm HST. The cancellation comes following an 8.8 moment magnitude quake that originated near the coast of Central Chile at 8:34 p.m. HST on Friday, February 26, 2010. Measurements or reports of tsunami wave activity are as follows: […]
Special Report: Mayor Tavares 8:25 a.m. 2/27/2010
By Wendy Osher [flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNqE50gjTVM /] This Special Report was covered live in a six station simulcast on Pacific Radio Group. The interview aired at 8:25 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and featured details about tsunami preparations from Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares. The program was co-hosted by KPOA 93.5 FM Program Director Alaka’i Paleka […]
Special Report: Long Lines Forming on Maui 7 a.m. 2/27/2010
[flashvideo file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cj2Ql1Pm84 /] This Special Report was included as part of Pacific Radio Group’s multi-media coverage of Tsunami Warning Events over the weekend. The interviews were captured at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and featured interviews conducted by Native 92.5 FM Program Director, Kawika-veeka as long lines formed at island gas stations and […]
Special Report: Civil Defense Administrator Gen Iiinuma 3:45 a.m. 2/27/2010
By Wendy Osher This Special Report was covered live in a six station simulcast on Pacific Radio Group. The interview initially aired at 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and featured details about tsunami preparations from Maui County Civil Defense Administrator, Gen Iinuma. The interview was conducted by Pacific Radio Group News Director, Wendy […]
TSUNAMI WARNING FOR HAWAII CANCELLED
By Wendy Osher (Update: 1:45 p.m. 2/27/10) UPDATE: All Clear Issued for Maui County WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii– Following the “All Clear” issued for Maui County, the following advisories are in effect: WASTEWATER— Flushing and sending water down drains can begin again at 3:00 p.m. WATER— Water service will gradually be restored beginning at 3:00 p.m. […]
