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Mayor Bissen signs emergency proclamation, ahead of strong kona storm
To prepare for a powerful kona storm, Mayor Richard Bissen signed an emergency proclamation on Tuesday, that lets the county access state and federal assistance and streamlines procedures to quickly deploy resources, personnel and services if needed.
American Red Cross volunteers prepare for storm in Hawaiian Islands
The American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region is working with state and local emergency managers to prepare residents and visitors for impending storms which are predicted to impact all the Hawaiian Islands with high winds and major flooding.
Red Cross staffing evacuation centers as Tropical Storm Hone approaches Hawaiʻi Island
Update: The American Red Cross, working in close partnership with emergency managers and community partners in the County of Hawaii has closed all evacuation centers as of Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, 6 p.m. All residents have been assisted and the Red Cross will continue to monitor community sheltering needs.
