Hawaiian Shores Community Association (HSCA) recently added a new webpage, Emergency Planning, to its website. The purpose is to provide current information from agencies and HSCA to help you prepare for emergencies, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, defense issues, floods, lava flow evacuation and water contamination. FEMA, Civil Defense, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and HSCA Water Emergency protocol gives members the necessary planning tools in the event of these emergencies.
We suggest you take time to read through this material and plan accordingly. This page also provides links and contact information. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to these agencies. For questions regarding water contamination, call or email HSCA.
Family Communication Plan
Commuter Emergency Plan
Family Emergency Communication Plan Cards
Supply Checklist
Pet Supply Checklist
Nuclear Attack Fact Sheet
May 9, 2018 – East Rift Zone Eruption
Aloha all,
As you are probably aware, an eruption on the East Rift Zone started on Thursday afternoon May 3rd, 2018 in the Leilani Estates Subdivision and has extended to surrounding communities (Lanipuna Gardens, Pohoiki) since. We have been receiving inquiries about this eruption and how it may affect our community, and also what we can do to help.
First, we would like to extend our sympathies to those who have been displaced by this event and to those who have lost their homes. We would also like to acknowledge those in the surrounding community who have opened their homes, given their time, resources, etc. to help those affected.
As of now, the Hawaiian Shores Recreational Estates and surrounding subdivisions of Hawaiian Beaches, Parks and Shores are not in immediate danger. The current eruption is located about 8 miles southwest of our Association. However, something that will affect our subdivision is when/if the County of Hawaii opens access on Railroad Avenue between Nanawale Estates and Hawaiian Shores/Beaches (and through to Hawaiian Paradise Park). This may be done to allow an alternate access/evacuation route when it becomes necessary. As residents, please be aware that there will be increased traffic on Kahala St. if this route is opened.
Some good resources are:
Hawaii County Civil Defense Active Alerts Page
Guidelines on Prepareness Before, During and After Ashfall
The Health Hazards of Volcanic Ash
Please check back on our website for updates that directly impact our subdivision. We are also trying to find ways to help residents who have been displaced and will post updates as that comes together.
Eileen O’Hara
HSCA President