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Hawaii Opens Shelters for Approaching Storms
9 Apr
Summary
- Four emergency shelters opened on Oahu ahead of severe weather.
- Maui County is opening three shelters starting today.
- All listed shelters are pet-friendly with specific guidelines.
The City and County of Honolulu has activated four emergency shelters on Oahu in anticipation of severe weather. These locations include Manoa Valley District Park, Kaneohe District Park, George Fred Wright Wahiawa District Park, and Waianae District Park. An additional shelter at Kaneohe District Park was opened early due to heavy rains in Waimanalo.
Maui County is preparing to open three emergency shelters at 5 p.m. today: South Maui Community Park Gym in Kihei, Hana High School Cafeteria in Hāna, and Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in Wailuku. The duration of their operation will depend on weather severity.
Both Oahu and Maui shelters are pet-friendly, requiring pets to be leashed or in carriers, and owners are advised to bring their own essential supplies like food and water. Residents can sign up for HNL Alert for urgent notifications regarding the storm and shelter updates.
