County beach parks remain closed.

Hawaiʻi County Cancels Evacuation Order for Coastal Areas

The County of Hawaiʻi has cancelled its evacuation order for coastal areas after officials assessed areas in the tsunami inundation zone.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has downgraded its Tsunami Warning to a Tsunami Advisory. Residents are asked to exercise caution and stay out of the water. Coastal areas, including currents, can still be hazardous.

Emergency Shelters will remain open until 7 a.m. Shelters are open at:
• Puʻuʻeo Community Center, 145 Wainaku St., Hilo.
• Panaʻewa Park, 100 Ohuohu St., Hilo.
• Keaʻau Armory, 16-512 Volcano Road, Keaʻau.
• Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2910 Kauhale St., Pāhoa.
• Kaʻū District Gym, 96-1219 Kamani St., Pāhala.
• Nāʻālehu Community Center, 95-5635, Nāʻālehu.
• Yano Hall, 82-6156 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook.
• Kealakehe High School Gym, 74-5000 Puohulihuli St., Kailua-Kona.
• Waimea Community Center, 65-1260 Kawaihae Road, Waimea.
• Waikōloa Elementary School cafeteria, 68-1730 Hooko St., Waikōloa.

County beach parks remain closed.

Residents returning to their homes are advised to:
• Take pictures to document damage before you start cleanup and repairs. Contact your insurer.
• Stay away from damaged buildings or infrastructure.
• Submit damage reports for your property to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense using the website or via phone at (808) 935-0031.