Civil Defense Message

This is a Civil Defense message for Friday, March 15 at 3:30 in the afternoon.
The National Weather Service is tracking a large ocean swell that is expected to arrive Sunday afternoon and continue through Monday. Warning level surf is expected Sunday afternoon on North facing shores of Hawaii Island.
As a precaution, the following are issued:
• Oceanfront residents and beachgoers along the affected shores are advised to be on the alert for high and dangerous surf.
• Boat owners and oceanfront residents should take action to secure their property by Sunday afternoon.
• Closures of roads and beaches may occur without notice.
Your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency will monitor conditions through the weekend and inform you of any unsafe conditions associated with this event.
Thank you for listening and have a safe weekend.