Civil Defense Message in Hawaii County
⚠️ CIVIL DEFENSE: MEDIA RELEASE | ALL HAWAII ISLAND: HAWAII COUNTY 8-18-26 Hawai‘i Police Department Holding “Fill a Police Cruiser” Kokua Events in Kona and Hilo August 20 to Support Hurricane Lala Recovery Efforts Hawai‘i Police Department Kona Community Policing Section Sergeant Wyattlane Nahale Phone: (808) 326-4646, Ext. 259 or Hilo Community Policing Section Community Policing Officer Christopher Barto Phone: (808) 961-8849 Media Release In response to the extraordinary challenges facing the community following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Lala, the Hawai‘i Police Department will hold three “Fill a Cruiser” Kokua events in Kona and Hilo on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The department’s Kona and Hilo community policing sections are partnering with local businesses and community organizations to collect essential supplies for individuals and families affected by the hurricane. In Kailua-Kona, the Kona Community Policing Section is partnering with Kona Costco, Kona Walmart, The Food Basket (Hawai‘i Island’s Food Bank), Friends of First Responders, and KAPA Radio personality Tommy Ching to host two “Fill a Cruiser” events simultaneously from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the entrances of the following stores: Kona Costco, 73-5600 Maiau Street Kona Walmart, 75-1015 Henry Street In Hilo, the Hilo Community Policing Section is partnering with Safeway Hilo, the Food Basket, and Vibrant Hawaii. The “Fill a Cruiser” event will be held from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at: Hilo Safeway, 381 E. Maka‘ala Street A blue-and-white marked police cruiser will be stationed at each location. Community members are encouraged to donate food, water, and basic living necessities, including diapers, infant formula, and personal hygiene products with the goal of filling the police cruisers to capacity with much-needed supplies. All donated items and monetary contributions will be distributed by the Food Basket to individuals and families in need throughout Hawai‘i Island. (Full message on the image.) 📡 Source: noreply@everbridge.net 🔍 More Info: sshsearch.com 📧 Report Updates: sshreport.com #hawaii #civildefense #emergency #alert