Tsunami warning issued for Hawaiian Islands

February 27th, 2010

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The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile has triggered a tsunami warning for the Pacific.
 **Tsunami has arrived in Hilo Bay.**  (Click here for KITV coverage)

Visitors please check to make sure if you have any activities booked that they are still taking place.  IE- This is from Old Lahaina Luau’s Facebook page:  “Quick schedule update, gang…. Mahalo to our Engineering crew for securing our luau grounds in preparation of what may come. In the slight off chance our island home perseveres and no tsunami hits, we will resume operations and host the luau this evening. People may need something to do after this exciting morning. Please stay tuned!”

From KPOA’s Facebook page: “Lahaina Safeway closed; Honokawai Times & Napili Mkt open, pkg lots packed, long lines @ gas stations also. Effective at 10:00 a.m. February 27,2010 the following road closures will occur: Lahaina/Kihei: Honoapiilani Hwy from Puamana to Maalaea, North Kihei Rd from Maalaea, South Kihei Rd (Traffic will be directed Mauka to Piilani Hwy to Mokulele Hwy and Makena Road.)   Tune to KPOA 93.5 FM or get them on Facebook for updates.”  This is applying to other islands as well.  Kauai’s highways are closed.

Update:  “the State is asking that no one run any water nor flush any toilets from now until after tsunami hits. The wastewater system needs to be cleared so it takes as much wave water as possible.”  

You can also keep updated on the tsunami by clicking here or the Honolulu Advertiser.  The Advertiser’s servers were getting slammed at last check so if you can’t get through there, go over to The Star Bulletin.


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