HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — With heavy rain and strong, gusty winds forecast to impact Oahu, non-essential state and city offices and many public services will be closed Friday, April 10, as officials prepare for potential flooding, hazardous travel conditions and power disruptions.
Gov. Josh Green announced the closure of all state departments on Oahu and the release of employees not considered disaster response and preparedness workers.
“The safety of our residents and families must come first,” Green said. “Closing schools and state offices will allow families to focus on staying safe, together. It also will support emergency operations and sheltering, should the need arise.”
The City and County of Honolulu will also close all non-essential offices and services, granting administrative leave to employees who are not part of emergency operations.
Disaster response and support personnel will continue to report to work.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we are taking this step to protect the health and safety of our residents and visitors as this storm continues to develop,” Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said. “Stay home if you can, avoid unnecessary travel, and make preparations now in case conditions worsen overnight.”
State officials said closures on Oahu include state offices, the Hawaii State Judiciary, University of Hawaii campuses, public schools and public charter schools.
All hearings and trials scheduled for Friday on Oahu will be rescheduled. In addition, by court order, the deadline for all court filings due Friday on Oahu has been extended until Monday, April 13. Courts on Oahu are expected to reopen on Monday, weather permitting.
The city’s closure means several public facilities and services will be suspended, including:
Driver Licensing Centers and Satellite City Halls (appointments will be rescheduled)Municipal golf coursesHonolulu ZooHanauma Bay Nature PreserveHonolulu Botanical GardensAll parks and recreational facilities, including athletic fields, swimming pools, outdoor courts and gymnasiums (except those designated as shelters)
The Legislature, however, will continue operations, citing the session’s statutorily mandated timetable.
Emergency shelters will be open on Oahu for anyone needing a safe place to stay. Officials said shelters are open to residents and visitors and are pet-friendly. Those seeking shelter should bring essentials, including food, water, medications and pet supplies when possible.
Shelters include:
Wahiawā District ParkMānoa Valley District ParkWaiʻanae District ParkKāneʻohe District ParkKahuku Elementary SchoolNānākuli High and Intermediate School
Officials also warned of possible island-wide transportation disruptions, including road closures, traffic signal outages and transit delays. Skyline is expected to operate as scheduled, but TheBus and Handi-Van service could be suspended if conditions worsen and winds become unsafe for high-profile vehicles.
Residents were reminded to treat any out-of-service traffic signals as four-way stops. Some city buses may be used for evacuation purposes at the direction of first responders, with no fares required.
Residents are encouraged to stay connected through HNL Alert by visiting www.hnlalert.gov or texting HNLALERT to 888-777 for urgent notifications.
Additional resources include:
Honolulu Department of Emergency Management: www.honolulu.gov/demNational Weather Service Honolulu: www.weather.gov/hfo Ocean Safety Division beach conditions: www.oceansafety.honolulu.govState preparedness guidance: ready.hawaii.gov/Storm preparation and recovery information: oneoahu.org
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