Lahainaluna High School gymnasium is now open as an evacuation center.
Also, as of 9:30 p.m. all roads connecting to tsunami evacuation zones have been CLOSED. Repeat, all roads connecting to tsunami evacuation zones have been closed as of 9:30 p.m.
Finally, this is a reminder to all Maui County residents that they are urged to conserve water and not flush their toilets as sewer and water services have been turned off until after the tsunami event. THIS IS APPLIES TO ALL MAUI COUNTY RESIDENTS AND NOT JUST THOSE LIVING IN LOW-LYING AREAS.
***9:09 P.M. UPDATE***
The Department of Education has opened up Maui High School gymnasium as an evacuation center.
Also, Civil Air Patrol is not in operation because their airplane is being repaired. Instead the Maui Police Department is sending out units to evacuate beaches and other low-lying areas.
This is Maui Civil Defense Agency with a tsunami warning and immediate evacuation advisory.
A tsunami warning has been issued for the State of Hawaii. A dangerous tsunami has been generated which could damage low lying costal areas.
Estimated time of tsunami arrival for the State of Hawaii is 10:28 p.m. on Saturday, October 27.
ALL PERSONS IN LOW LYING COSTAL AREAS ARE ORDERED TO EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY TO HIGHER GROUND. REPEAT, ALL PERSONS IN LOW LYING COSTAL AREAS ARE ORDERED TO EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY TO HIGHER GROUND.
For persons outside the evacuation areas, please stay where you are, stay off the roads and highways and refrain from sightseeing. We ask that everyone keep the telephones clear for emergency calls only.
AT THIS TIME THE COUNTY WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN WATER AND SEWER SERVICES IN PREPARATION FOR THE TSUNAMI. PLEASE CONSERVE YOUR WATER AND DO NOT FLUSH YOUR TOILETS.
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