Emergency Alert in Oahu
EMERGENCY ALERT: Reposting from Gary Hashimoto "Just making sure everyone knows and is prepared:Hawaii Gov. Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation today, alerting residents to prepare for severe weather this weekend and making state resources available if needed.“Preparations will be of utmost importance, given major televised sporting events this weekend that will occupy many peoples’ focus,” said a news release from Office of the Governor, referring to the Winter Olympics and Sunday’s Super Bowl.Green, along with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, urge residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather impacting all islands from Saturday through Monday. The entire state is under a flood watch from Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon.The National Weather Service expects a cold front from the northwest to bring as much as 10 inches of rain to some areas this weekend, which could cause flash flooding. Scattered thunderstorms and high winds are also expected.Forecasters predict potentially damaging winds of up to 40 mph or more, with gusts up to 58 mph or more." For emergency preparedness tips, visit the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency website. #hawaii #stolenstuffhawaii #emergency