Hawaiʻi County Reopens Beach Parks, Closes Shelters
Hawaiʻi County Reopens Beach Parks, Closes Shelters
The County of Hawaiʻi is reopening County beach parks following the cancellation of the Tsunami Advisory. All emergency shelters are now closed and roads are open.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center canceled the Tsunami Advisory at 9 a.m. Wednesday. However, we are requesting the public to continue to exercise caution in and near the water. The earthquake added an enormous amount of energy to the ocean, which has produced strong and unusual currents near the shore and in harbors.
The County sincerely thanks the public for its cooperation during Tuesday’s tsunami evacuation. Roads that experienced flooding have been cleared of debris.
Residents and business operators returning to their properties are advised to:
• Take pictures to document damage before you start cleanup and repairs. Contact your insurer.
• Submit damage reports for your property to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense using the website or via phone at (808) 935-0031.
