Police are reminding the public about steps to take when they encounter unexploded ordnance.
Police responded Thursday morning to a report of possible unexploded ordnance off Waikoloa Road.
South Kohala officers responding to the 8 a.m. call determined the presence of the ordnance in the middle of a field, but could not determine its volatility.
Due to the remote location of the site, no homes, businesses or roadways were affected, and police are coordinating with the U. S. Army Explosive Ordnance Division for disposal of the 75 mm projectile.
Police are taking this opportunity to remind Hawaii Island residents of the three Rs when dealing with explosives: Recognize, retreat and report.
• Recognize – when you may have encountered a munition, and that munitions are dangerous.
• Retreat – do not approach, touch, move or disturb it, but carefully leave the area.
• Report – call and advise the police of what you saw and where you saw it.
Residents who may find explosives should leave the area and when at a safe distance, call 911 or the police department’s nonemergency line at (808) 935-3311.