HAWAIʻI COUNTY RED FLAG WARNING CANCELED; EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION TO EXPIRE THIS MORNING
HAWAIʻI COUNTY RED FLAG WARNING CANCELED;
EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION TO EXPIRE THIS MORNING
Hawaiʻi County officials are pleased to announce that the Red Flag Warning has officially expired. The associated emergency proclamation related to the warning will expire tomorrow morning at 7 a.m.
“We extend our gratitude to the community for their steadfast vigilance and preparedness during this warning period,” said Mayor Mitch Roth. “It is humbling to live in a place where our community continues to go above and beyond to keep each other safe. Although the warning period is over, we are counting on our residents to continue doing what is in the best interest of us all.”
The past few days have seen the County under the Red Flag Warning, which was issued due to dry, windy conditions. These conditions were conducive to an elevated fire risk. While the specific mandated rules attached to the emergency proclamation will no longer be mandatory, the County would like to emphasize that residents remain urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant to ensure everyone’s safety.
The prescribed continued precautionary measures include outdoor burning, open flame activities, parking vehicles on dry grass, and property owners taking the necessary fire safety precautions.
The safety of our residents remains the County’s top priority as we continue to work together to mitigate any potential risks.
Residents are encouraged to visit the County of Hawaiʻi Civil Defense Website at https://hawaii-county-civil-defense-agency-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/ for more emergency management information.
