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Maui County Alerts Signal Tsunami All Clear (KHON 2 Honolulu)
February 28, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Maui County gave the all clear after a previous Tsunami Warning was issued.
This is the link to the original article at the source site where the new broke:
Maui County Alerts (KHON 2 Honolulu)
Eventuall the whole Tsunami wave proved to be a non-event, but that does not mean it did not have a major impact on the island of Maui.
Here are the main alerts that were issued by Maui County after the Tsunami wave surges had passed by…
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WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii– Following the “All Clear” issued for Maui County, the following advisories are in effect:
WASTEWATER- Flushing and sending water down drains can begin again at 3:00 p.m.
WATER- Water service will gradually be restored beginning at 3:00 p.m.
ELECTRIC POWER- The public is urged to continue conserving electricity until about 4:00 p.m. while the system gradually comes back online.
ROADS- As of 1:50 p.m. Police have reopened all roads.
AIRPORT- Airport officials expect flights to get back on schedule by approximately 2:00 p.m. following delays. The Airport access road has been reopened.
BUSES- All Maui Bus services will resume regular schedules.
STATE PARKS– Closed until tomorrow: Ahihi Kinau Marine Preserve; Makena State Park.
Waianapanapa State Park has been reopened.
ALL BEACH AREAS – Warning!
All ocean users are advised to avoid entering the water at the following areas due to possible sewage contamination: North Shore, from Kuau fronting Mama’s Fish House Restaurant to the Waiehu Golf Course; South shore from Wailea to Sugar Beach; and West Maui from Puamana to Kapalua.
This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
WAIEHU GOLF COURSE– Will remain closed today.
ALL HOLDING AREAS– Have been closed: Lahaina Civic Center; Baldwin High School Gym; Hana High School Gym.
COUNTY LANDFILLS– Will remain closed today on Maui, including Olowalu Convenience Center, Hana Landfill and Central Maui Landfill.
Molokai and Lanai Landfills are open.
