"BE PREPARED TO EVACUATE AT THE WARNING SIGNAL".

EARTHQUAKE:
Occurs without warning. If indoors, get under a desk, table or stand in doorway. If outdoors, stay away from buildings, in the open. If driving, stop and stay in your car.

Earthquakes located within the past two weeks can be found at http://tux.wr.usgs.gov/

FLASH FLOOD:
Is the rapid flooding of streams, valleys and other low-lying areas caused by heavy rain. If a "warning" has been issued, flooding is imminent or already occurring. Go to high ground if you are in a flood-prone area such as Makuu Road area below 3rd St.

VOLCANO LAVA FLOW:
HPP’s location is currently rated 3 by the Volcano Lava Hazard zone rating system developed for the island.  On 7/21/07 a fissure eruption began feeding an open channel of a’a lava flowing in a northeast direction, if the volume of material increases it may change to a faster moving pahoehoe flow.

It is important to remember that the following map and legend is a historical analysis of past volcanic activity and not a prediction of future threat.

Lava flow and activity may not be a threat to life. It is however a threat to property that is covered under most standard home owners insurance policies.

·  Zone	Percentage of area covered by lava since 1800	Percentage of area covered by lava in last 750 years	Explanation
Zone 1	greater than 25%	greater than 65%	Includes the summits and rift zones of Kilauea and Mauna Loa where vents have been repeatedly active in historic times.
Zone 2	15-20%	25-75%	Areas adjacent to and downslope of active rift zones.
Zone 3	1-5%	15-75%	Areas gradationally less hazardous than Zone 2 because of greater distance from recently active vents and/or because the topography makes it less likely that flows will cover these areas.
Zone 4	about 5%	less than 15%	Includes all of Huallalai, where the frequency of eruptions is lower than on Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Flows typically cover large areas.
Zone 5	none	about 50%	Areas currently protected from lava flows by the topography of the volcano.
Zone 6	none	very little	20% of this area covered by lava 3,500-5,000 years ago.
Zone 7	none	none	Only a few percent of this area covered in the past 10,000 years.
Zone 9	none	none	No eruption in this area for the past 60,000 years.

While there is no immediate threats directly from lava flows, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) scientists are recommending increased public awareness and everyone keep updated on the progress of the lava flow by monitoring the daily progress of the flow.

The following web site shows an updated map of the current flow:

http://www.lavainfo.us/

For additional daily updated information including maps, photos, webcam views, and other information about Kilauea Volcano lava flows are available at http://volcano.wr.usgs.gov/hvostatus.php.

A daily update summary is available by phone at (808) 967-8862.

While there are no immediate threats directly from lava flows to HPP; we are recommending all residents review the 12 page publication report detailing the current and potential future hazards posed by this eruption: “Lava Flow Hazard Assessment, as of August 2007, for Kīlauea East Rift Zone Eruptions, Hawai‘i Island” By Jim Kauahikaua  at: 

http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2007/1264/of2007-1264.pdf

From this report pictured below is a map of this area of the island with the projected possible flow areas that would follow the natural topography and water flow.

Figure 1. Map for part of the Puna District. Shown in red are lava flows from the 7/21 fissure eruption. Pink lines show paths of steepest descent. Yellow, Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō – Kupaianaha flow field (1983-2007); green, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park not covered by Pu‘u ‘ō‘ō – Kupaianaha lava flows.  

A definition of alert levels can be found at http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/2006/warnschemes.html

WILDFIRE:
All the Hawaiian Islands are susceptible to wildfires, especially during prolonged drought and high winds. The greatest danger of fire is where trees and brush are in close proximity to urban communities and agricultural areas where downed tress and flammable brush contribute to increasing the risk to life and property. Humans have caused the majority of these fires, either directly or by negligence.

Be aware that WILDFIRES may be caused by lava flows threatening the area.  Be prepared to evacuate when notified. 

The fire department recommends having a battery operated pump in the event power is interrupted.

Did you know that your Water catchment systems can be fitted with an adaptar that the Fire department can link into in the event of a fire?  Contact your water catchment company for information.

LINKS TO IMPORTANT WEBSITES: American Red Cross Disaster Services http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/ The Disaster Center http://www.disastercenter.com/index.htmp Disaster Finder http://disasterfinder.gsfc.nasa.gov/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/ Hawaii Civil Defense http:// www.hawaii.county.com Hawaii Tsunami Museum http://www.tsunami.org/ Humane Society of the United States (for Pet care information during a disaster) http://www.hsus.org/ace/11661 National Weather Service http://www.nws.noaa.gov/ NOAA Pacific Regional Headquarters http://www.prh.noaa.gov/ (a link to your city's information, plus marvelous worldwide information) NOAA Weather Radio http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr - alerts you when watches are in effect (also available at electronic stores.) Pet Animal Management in Disasters http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/newsletters/v11n1/11n1AMD.htm

EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR YOUTH: FEMA for Kids: Earthquake: http://www.fema.gov/kids/quake.htm Fire Prevention for Kids: http://www.fema.gov/kids/onlyyou.htm Flood: http://www.fema.gov/kids/floods.htm Hurricane: http://www.fema.gov/kids/hurr.htm National Security Emergency: http://www.fema.gov/kids/nse/ Tsunami: http://www.fema.gov/kids/tsunami.htm Wildfire: http://www.fema.gov/kids/wldfire.htm

BEST WAY TO STAY SAFE IS BE PREPARED FOR ANY PENDING DISASTER

PREPARE YOUR EMERGENCY EVACUATION KIT TODAY.

SPECIAL NEEDS:

Each family should have a communication plan, a prepared kit, and be ready to evacuate.
FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: HAVE A PLAN WITH YOUR CAREGIVER.

NOTICE TO ALL THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: The committee would like all persons needing additional assistance to be able to be notified in the event of an emergency as far in advance as possible, so that you can ensure your care provider or families are able to assist you with your needs or evacuation. That is why we are compiling a list of anyone with special needs wanting to receive immediate notification of an event when we are notified by Civil Defense. This list will be kept confidential. To be included on this list, send the following information: Name of person needing assistance, phone number, physical street address, caregiver's name and number and any special needs required. Please mail this to HPP ENET, HC3 BOX 11000, KEAAU, HI 96749 PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY MUST HAVE A PLAN WITH THEIR CAREGIVER. HELP MAY NOT BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. PLEASE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARE IN ADVANCE.

OFF ISLAND/VACATION RENTAL OWNERS:

We suggest all vacation rentals owners have Emergency Evacuation Materials placed in your residence for your guest's safety and your protection. It would be helpful to the team to have information and contact numbers for your property in order to be able to notify guests in the event of an emergency.

(Photo by Charles Fletcher).

PET CARE DURING EMERGENCY:

Arrange a safe haven for your pets in the event of evacuation. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND.
Keep an Evacuation-Pack and the following supplies handy for your pets:

• Pet first-aid kit and guide book (ask your vet what to include, or visit the ASPCA Store to buy one online)
• 3-7 days' worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food (be sure to rotate every two months)
• Disposable litter trays (aluminum roasting pans are perfect)
• Litter or paper toweling
• Liquid dish soap and disinfectant
• Disposable garbage bags for clean-up
• Pet feeding dishes
• Extra harness and leash (Note: harnesses are recommended for safety and security)
• Photocopies of medical records, a waterproof container with a two-week supply of medicine your pet requires
• Bottled water, at least 7 days' worth for each person and pet
• A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet
• Blanket (for scooping up a fearful pet)
• Recent photos of your pets (in case you are separated and need to make "Lost" posters)

DISASTERS PAST:

Hurricane Iniki on September 11, 1992
Hurricane Estelle 1986
Hurricane Iwa on November 23, 1982 ($234 million in damages)
From 1900 to 1964, a tsunami occurred an average of once every five years.
1964 Pacific Wide Tsunami caused by Alaska earthquake
May 22, 1960 Tsunami in Hilo (61 perished)
Hurricane Dot 1959
Hurricane Nina in 1957
Hurricane Hiki in 1950
April 1, 1946 Tsunami in Hilo

(Photo by Bruce Asato, courtesy of the Honolulu Advertiser).

These officers will serve a 2-year term as the organizational non-emergency day-to-day operations.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

ENET COMMAND: Call ENET members, residents in evacuation area, informs Command about persons needing additional assistance to evacuate, Keeps list for Recorder of people notified and no answers to call. Roy Terry Karl Seebruch Mary DeVincent Matthew Ligatich SAFETY: Accountability- to keep track of all ENET members in the control area. Members entering the control area must leave their ID tags with the Safety Officer at the access point and pick it up when they leave the control area. Karl Seebruch Roy Terry Kile Golden Mary DeVincent SEARCH TEAMS: As directed by command: 1) notify area assigned with bullhorn 2) notify people door to door in assigned area 3) Assist special needs resident at assigned location. Must leave accountability ID Tag with Safety Officer when entering area and pick it back up when exiting area. Must EVACUATE area no later than assigned time. Jim and Mary DeVincent Roy and Bonnie Terry ACCESS CONTROL: Keep unauthorized people out of control area, write down names of residents leaving control area, report to command/safety any persons entering area. Set deadline when all members are to be out of control area. See to the health and safety of members: ensure members have safety gear necessary before entering area, see to the health and safety of members. KALOLI - Terri And Dave Cronister PARADISE - Kile Golden MAKU'U - Vacant RECORDER: Writes down the following info on big board so commander can see: 1) all residents that have left the control area (as reported from Access control) 2) people/areas notified 3) people/areas not contacted 4) people that need assistance 5) people reported missing Paula Simmons COMMUNICATIONS: Call ENET members/phone tree Call residents in evacuation area, Tell supervisor about anyone that needs assistance, keep list for recorder of people notified and no answer calls. Bonnie Terry EQUIPMENT: Will direct all large equipment operators. Team Members

The full description of each of the Organization's Structure activities is available for review upon request.

ENET MEMBERS AS OF August 15, 2007

Manny Mattos, Jr.	Jim DeVincent
Dave Cronister	Mary DeVincent
Matthew Ligatich	Freddi Maguilla
Bonnie Terry	Kile Golden
Roy Terry	Karl Seebruch
Paula Simmons

Any questions about our committee or requests for information contact: mannymattos@hotmail.com

COME JOIN OUR EFFORTS FOR THE PROTECTION OF YOUR OHANA!

Website written and designed by Mary DeVincent on September 19, 2006

Published and updated 09-08-2009 by Morgan Sky

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