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This is a Civil Defense Message. Please disregard message of nuclear attack. There is NO THREAT of Missile Launch at this time. I repeat, there is NO THREAT at this time.

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Based on all available data a destructive pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii. Repeat. A destructive pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii.

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MEDIA RELEASE This is a Hurricane Felicia update for Friday afternoon, August 7, at 400. Hurricane Felicia is now approximately 1190 miles East of Hawai’i Island. Felicia continues to move toward the west northwest at 14 miles per hour with maximum sustained winds of 100 miles per hour. Due to preliminary forecasts by the National […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Mayor Billy Kenoi was briefed on Hurricane Felicia at the Hawai’i County Civil Defense headquarters today, and reminded County of Hawai’i residents to always be vigilant and prepared in hurricane season. Hurricane Felicia is about 1,700 miles East-Southeast of the Island of Hawai’i, and does not pose an immediate threat. The hurricane is […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate today announced the 14 lead organizations for the upcoming pilot phase of testing and evaluation (T&E) for the Multi-Band Radio project. The pilots comprise the final phase of a three-part T&E process that includes laboratory testing, short-term demonstrations, and pilot projects. In 2008, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency is distributing a hazard mitigation survey to create a hazard mitigation plan which is necessary for receiving aid in the event of a disaster. Please click on the link and spend a few minutes taking the survey.

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This is a Civil Defense message. This is a flood advisory update for 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. Hawaii County remains under a flash flood warning. A flash flood warning means that flash flooding is imminent or already occurring. Currently, heavy rains are still being reported in the districts of Hamakua, North Hilo, South Hilo, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Friday, December 05, 2008 at 0955 Hawaii County Parks and Recreation and the Hawaii Fire Department Ocean Safety Division reports the closing of two beaches due to high surf conditions: Laaloa Beach Park is closed completely. Kahaluu Beach Park is closed completely. THANK YOU, HAWAII COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE HIGH SURF WARNING PER THE […]

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