Lingle (HI Gov) issues emergency proclamation

[The Sushi Bandit]

Source: Honolulu Advertiser

Governor Linda Lingle issued an emergency proclamation just minutes ago. While she said she's spoken with officials in each of the counties she's convinced that all counties are prepared, and that areas like Kalaupappa and Niihau have been taken into consideration in emergency planning.

One of the biggest issues, she said, is concern that flooding could create long-term damage to pump statiions in Honolulu and Maui. A decision will be made shortly on whether they should be shut down to avoid long-term damage to the stations.

Shutting down the stations under the emergency order could cause sewage to back up into the water and streets. If the stations have to be shut down it would take weeks to repair, she said. The order is effective until March 1.

"It is my feeling that each county is well prepared for the inundation that may occur," Lingle said. She also urged residents in low-lying areas to evacuate and asked people to remain off the road. She said she had spoken with the Department of Homeland Security, and City Managing Director Kirk Caldwell.

Depending on the extent of damage, Lingle said she plans to go by plane with the Big Island mayor to assess damage.


Read more: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100227/BREAKING01/100227051/Lingle+issues+emergency+proclamation

[No Elephants]

1. Climate change? What climate change? :sarcasm: nt

[Posteritatis]

2. The earthquake was not caused by climate change. (nt)