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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 08/08/14 UV Disinfection Down 17 Minutes at Wahiawa WWTP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 8, 2014 Media Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV PIO, (808) 351-6305     UV DISINFECTION DOWN 17 MINUTES AT WAHIAWA WWTP   HONOLULU – The city's Department of Environmental Services responded this afternoon to a discharge of approximately 10,500 gallons of undisinfected tertiary treated effluent from the Wahiawa Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall into Wahiawa Reservoir.               The incident was reported by SCADA at 2:10 p.m., causing the Ultra Violet (UV) Disinfection unit to cut off for 17 minutes until HECO power was restored.               ENV notified the Hawaii Department of Health who waived water sampling.  Warning signs will go up along the reservoir at daybreak.                                                    -END-

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 08/08/14 Normal Trash Pickup Schedule for Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 8, 2014 Media Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV Public Information Officer, (808) 351-6305     NORMAL TRASH PICKUP SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY   HONOLULU - The city's Department of Environmental Services will return to normal refuse collection effective Saturday, August 9.   The city will not be collecting those households missed today (Friday) and are asking them to hold their trash and recyclables until the next scheduled collection date.   If homeowners are unable to wait until their next scheduled collection date, they may drop off their waste at one of the city's six convenience centers (Ewa, Laie, Wahiawa, Waianae, Waimanalo and Waipahu).   Barring any severe weather conditions or flooding, convenience centers, transfer stations, Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill and H-POWER should be open to the public on Saturday.     -END-

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 08/07/14 No Trash Pick Up Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 7, 2014 Media Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV Public Information Officer, (808) 768-3454     NO CITY TRASH PICK UP FRIDAY   HONOLULU - The city's Department of Environmental Services will NOT be collecting trash Friday, August 8, due to the Tropical Storm Warning for Iselle. Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill, convenience centers, transfer stations, and H-POWER will be CLOSED to all public and private vehicles.   Residents on the 3-cart system (gray, green, blue) and all manual collection routes to be serviced Friday are asked to hold their trash and recyclables until the next scheduled collection date.   If homeowners are unable to wait until their next scheduled collection date, they may drop off their waste at one of the city's six convenience centers (Ewa, Laie, Wahiawa, Waianae, Waimanalo and Waipahu) when they reopen.   Please do not leave refuse, bulky items, or carts at the curb.  Please keep all containers and refuse on your property, secured as well as possible.  If you have bulky items fronting your property, please secure those items onto your property as these may become projectiles in the storm.     -END-

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 08/07/14 Traffic Advisory: Sewer Work Aug. 11-14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 7, 2014 Media Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV PIO, (808) 768-3454     TRAFFIC ADVISORY:  SEWER WORK IN HONOLULU NEXT WEEK   KAPOLEI – The City's Department of Environmental Services said traffic will be affected next week as construction crews rehabilitate wastewater pipes in and around the Honolulu area.               City crews and contractors will conduct sewer pipe work on the following dates and locations:   Aug 11 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: 2225 Hunnewell Pl / 86-243 Kawili St / 86-251 Kawili St / 86-173 Kawili St. Aug 12 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: 2179 Atherton Rd / 2180 Atherton Rd / 2181 Atherton Rd / 86-273 Kawili St / 86-164 Kawili St / 86-256 Alamihi St. Aug 13 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: 1914 Vancouver Dr / 1915 Vancouver Dr / (86-212) Kawili St / (86-204) Kawili St. Aug 14 (Pipe Liner) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: 1920 Hunnewell Pl / 2120 Oahu Ave / (86-286) Kawili St / (86-281) Kawili St. Aug 11 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  2003-2025 Aoao Pl. Aug 11-13 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  2402-2430 Kula Kolea Pl / 1710 Hauiki St. Aug 11-14 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  Vancouver Dr & Hunnewell St / 1914 Gulick Ave (offstreet). Aug 12-14 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  1925 Kilohi St. Aug 14 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm:  2202-2206 Kula Kolea Pl / 1756 Kam IV Rd (offstreet).     URL:  Sewer Projects Construction Map     -END-

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 08/05/14 Honolulu Emergency Services Department cautions public to stay off the roadways and out of the ocean during the storm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5th, 2014 Contact: Shayne Enright, PIO, 777-9608 Honolulu Emergency Services Department cautions public to stay off the roadways and out of the ocean during the storm Honolulu — The City & County of Honolulu Emergency Services Department's Emergency Medical Services and Ocean Safety & Lifeguard Services divisions are issuing public safety reminders prior to Iselle and Julio making landfall. EMS: • Use 911 for emergencies only: chest pain, breathing problems, altered mental status, severe hemorrhaging, massive trauma, and imminent childbirth • Do not wait to call 911, call early • Refrain from calling 911 for ambulance transports to shelters; EMS will not be utilized for this type of service • Keep all medications organized and labeled • Have a generator for ventilators • Stay indoors and off the roadways • Do not jeopardize your safety and the first responders safety Ocean Safety • If in doubt, don't go out! High surf causes strong currents which can make returning to shore extremely difficult • Check www.hawaiibeachsafety.com for current beach hazard levels, beaches where lifeguard service is available, and any beach park closures that may be in effect during this tropical storm event • Wet sand or rock ledges means the waves are sweeping the area, don't get swept away into the heavy surf or a churning ocean • High winds and heavy rains associated with tropical storms means put away the kayaks, canoes, and SUP's • Heavy rains may lead to brown water advisories • Do not risk your life and the lives of others by making foolish decisions According to weather forecasters during the height of the storm, surf is expected to increase to 10 to 15 feet on east facing shores with winds expected to reach 50 mph.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 08/05/14 Water Emergency Tips

August 5, 2014 Contact: Jill Kuramoto Telephone: (808) 748-5311 WATER EMERGENCY TIPS Oahu residents urged to prepare for Tropical Storm Iselle HONOLULU – www.boardofwatersupply.com - The Board of Water Supply (BWS) urges residents to have their emergency preparedness kits ready. The kit should include at least one gallon of water stored, per person, per day for at least five to seven days, for drinking and sanitation purposes. How to Store Water To properly store water, you should: · Use clean containers. Do not use containers that stored food with strong odors (mayonnaise, pickles, etc.) as the water will pick up the odor during storage. · Disinfect containers. Wash containers thoroughly, then rinse it in a mild bleach solution (one capful of liquid bleach to one gallon of water), and then rinse thoroughly. · Fill container with water from the tap. Fill the container to the top, keeping a minimal amount of air between the water and the cap. Store it in a cool, dark place. · Optional – boiling or bleach disinfection. If you prefer, you can boil water before storing it. You should boil the water for at least three minutes, let it cool down until it is slightly warm, fill the containers, and then seal and store immediately. Liquid bleach may also be used to disinfect water that has not been boiled. Add one drop of bleach per gallon of water and seal and store immediately. The BWS is also asking customers to stay tuned to news reports. BWS, in coordination with the City Department of Emergency Management (DEM), will issue bulletins and advisories, including when to take precautionary measures to secure an adequate water supply. If everyone uses water wisely during the pre-emergency situation, the BWS's storage tanks and reservoirs will be better able to meet the essential demands of the community. What to Do in a Storm If a storm hits Oahu, causing a power outage, the following should be implemented: Stay tuned to news reports. During an electrical power outage keep water use to an absolute minimum. If electrical service has been disrupted, the outage will also affect BWS's pumps and equipment. Immediately begin water conservation measures. Use water sparingly. Water should be used for essentials: cooking, drinking and sanitation. Do not wash cars or water lawns. Turn off or disconnect any devices or fixtures that regularly draw water. Such devices include automatic icemakers and irrigation systems. Keep toilet flushing to a minimum. More emergency preparedness information is available at www.boardofwatersupply.com. The BWS is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Iselle and is coordinating our emergency response plan with the DEM.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 08/05/14 Oahu residents urged to prepare for Tropical Storm Iselle

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Contact: Jill Kuramoto Telephone: (808) 748-5311 Cell Phone: (808) 551-5848 WATER EMERGENCY TIPS Oahu residents urged to prepare for Tropical Storm Iselle HONOLULU – www.boardofwatersupply.com - The Board of Water Supply (BWS) urges residents to have their emergency preparedness kits ready. The kit should include at least one gallon of water stored, per person, per day for at least five to seven days, for drinking and sanitation purposes. How to Store Water To properly store water, you should: - Use clean containers. Do not use containers that stored food with strong odors (mayonnaise, pickles, etc.) as the water will pick up the odor during storage. - Disinfect containers. Wash containers thoroughly, then rinse it in a mild bleach solution (one capful of liquid bleach to one gallon of water), and then rinse thoroughly. - Fill container with water from the tap. Fill the container to the top, keeping a minimal amount of air between the water and the cap. Store it in a cool, dark place. - Optional – boiling or bleach disinfection. If you prefer, you can boil water before storing it. You should boil the water for at least three minutes, let it cool down until it is slightly warm, fill the containers, and then seal and store immediately. Liquid bleach may also be used to disinfect water that has not been boiled. Add one drop of bleach per gallon of water and seal and store immediately. The BWS is also asking customers to stay tuned to news reports. BWS, in coordination with the City Department of Emergency Management (DEM), will issue bulletins and advisories, including when to take precautionary measures to secure an adequate water supply. If everyone uses water wisely during the pre-emergency situation, the BWS's storage tanks and reservoirs will be better able to meet the essential demands of the community. What to Do in a Storm If a storm hits Oahu, causing a power outage, the following should be implemented: Stay tuned to news reports. During an electrical power outage keep water use to an absolute minimum. If electrical service has been disrupted, the outage will also affect BWS's pumps and equipment. Immediately begin water conservation measures. Use water sparingly. Water should be used for essentials: cooking, drinking and sanitation. Do not wash cars or water lawns. Turn off or disconnect any devices or fixtures that regularly draw water. Such devices include automatic icemakers and irrigation systems. Keep toilet flushing to a minimum. More emergency preparedness information is available at www.boardofwatersupply.com. The BWS is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Iselle and is coordinating our emergency response plan with the DEM. ###

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 08/06/14 Contractors should prepare for approaching storms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Contact: Curtis Lum, Public Information Officer, Department of Planning and Permitting, 768-8284. CONTRACTORS SHOULD PREPARE FOR APPROACHING STORMS With the possibility of strong, damaging wind and torrential downpours as Hurricanes Iselle and Julio approach, the Department of Planning and Permitting advises contractors and homeowners to take action now to prevent serious damage and flooding. Most large contractors have emergency plans, and they are urged to implement them now. Construction material and equipment should be secured because they could be swept up by strong winds and cause serious damage and injuries. Contractors who have placed temporary "gutter buddies" at storm drains, as required by the DPP to prevent unwanted debris from entering the storm drain system, are being asked to remove them as the storm approaches to avoid flooding. Developers and owners of grading and trenching permits should also remove all inlet filters at drain inlets and catch basins. These filters should be replaced after the threat of flooding is abated. "Although we are hoping for the best, we realize that these two storms are approaching and we must be ready for the worst-case scenario," said George Atta, DPP director. "The time to prepare is now." -END-

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2014 / 08/04/14 Department of Emergency Management advises residents to prepare 7-day Disaster Supply Kit and be informed

August 4, 2014 Contact:  John M Cummings III, Public Information Officer - 808-723-8938 Cell   Department of Emergency Management (DEM) advises residents to prepare a 7-day Disaster Supply Kit and be informed   HONOLULU— Oahu residents are advised to prepare a 7-day Disaster Supply Kit. Although Iselle may be a tropical storm when she approaches the Hawaiian Islands later this week strong winds, flooding rains and storm surge could result in evacuations.   With Hawaii's remoteness it could be as long as a week before a full disaster relief operation can be initiated.  Hawaii residents need to be prepared to take care of all of their emergency needs and those of their family for at least seven days following a major island or state-wide disaster.   7-Day Disaster Supply Kit   Your disaster supply kit should contain enough of the following items to last for 7-days:   Water - One gallon of water per person per day for seven days for drinking and sanitation Food - Non-perishable food that does not require cooking.  Popular local foods such as Spam, corned beef and Vienna sausage Eating Utensils – Plates, mess kits, forks and chop sticks.  Don't forget a non-electric can opener for canned foods Radio - Battery-powered or hand crank radio with NOAA Weather alert Light - Flashlight and/or a portable fluorescent or LED light Spare batteries - Check annually First Aid – Get a first aid kit and consider enrolling in a certified first aid, CPR and AED course Whistle – Important for signaling for help.  A whistle carries much farther than the human voice and uses less energy than yelling Dust Mask – Helps to filter contaminated air Sanitation - Moist towelettes, toilet paper, 5-gallon bucket, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation Tools - Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities, duct tape Maps -  Local area maps Prescription – Special medications and glasses Baby - Infant formula and diapers Pets - Pet food and extra water for your pet   Emergency Information   In addition to being prepared residents should maintain a high level of awareness anytime an active tropical cyclone system is near the Hawaiian Islands.  The Department of Emergency Management will issue Emergency Public Information over TV and radio. In addition residents can receive emergency information via:   NOAA Weather Radio - NOAA Weather Alert Radios can notify you 24 hours a day to hazards in our area including severe weather, hurricanes and tropical storms and tsunami events.   In addition many of these units can activate other warning devices such as a strobe light to provide a visual warning.  These radios are available from many Oahu electronics and department stores.    NIXLE Messaging - DEM highly recommends signing up to receive emergency email and text messages sent directly to your cell phone from Nixle.  Go to www.nixle.com/dem to set up your account.   Standard text messaging charges may apply.   Social Media - DEM will also issue information updates via Twitter www.twitter.com/Oahu_DEM and Facebook www.facebook.com/OahuDEM.  NOTE: DEM Twitter and Facbook pages should not be used to request emergency assistance.   - END-