A number of facilities on Hawaii Island are designated as hurricane shelters. In case of a hurricane, announcements will be made listing which shelters are being opened. Residents should identify two to three shelters within close proximity of their home.
A number of facilities on Hawaii Island are designated as hurricane shelters. In case of a hurricane, announcements will be made listing which shelters are being opened. Residents should identify two to three shelters within close proximity of their home. Evacuation sites include:
North Kona
Holualoa Elementary School, Kahakai Elementary School, Kealakehe Elementary School, Kealakehe Intermediate School, and Kealakehe High School (pet-friendly shelter).
South Kona
Hookena Elementary School and Konawaena High School (pet-friendly shelter).
Ka‘u
Ka‘u High and Pahala Elementary schools (pet-friendly shelter).
Hilo
E.B. de Silva Elementary School, Hilo High School (pet-friendly shelter), Hilo Intermediate School, Kaumana Elementary School, Waiakea Waena Elementary School, Waiakea Elementary School, Waiakea Intermediate School and Waiakea High School (pet-friendly shelter).
Puna
Keaau Elementary School, Keaau Middle and Keaau High schools (pet-friendly shelter), Keonepoko Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School, and Pahoa Elementary, Intermediate and High schools (pet-friendly shelter).
Hamakua
Honokaa High and Intermediate School (special health needs and pet-friendly shelter) and Kalanianaole Elementary School (pet-friendly shelter).
North Kohala
Kohala High and Elementary School and Kohala Middle School.
South Kohala
Waikoloa Elementary School, Waimea Elementary School, Waimea Middle School, and the Waimea state office building.
Evacuation site openings will be posted on West Hawaii Today’s website at westhawaiitoday.com/hurricane. Residents should evacuate to the nearest shelter if they live in low-lying coastal areas, ridge lines exposed to strong winds, low-lying areas subject to flooding, and in wooden or lightly constructed buildings, according to the Hawaii County Civil Defense.
