There was certainly a lot to fear last week. And this week, for very different reasons, seems just as frightening. Hurricane Madeline was coming! Then Hurricane Lester was right behind! Two hurricanes bearing down on the state! Then nothing much happened (though high surf from Lester did wash a bunch of debris onto Baldwin Beach, closing it for a few days). Sure was … [Read more...] about Hurricanes, hospitals and unions: Fear and Loathing on Maui
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West Maui Disaster Preparedness Expo at Lahaina Cannery Mall
There’s a West Maui Disaster Preparedness Expo at Lahaina Cannery Mall this Saturday, Sept. 10. With the hurricanes in our recent past, this expo will offer a great refresher on how to prepare for a natural disaster. The public is invited to learn basic safety skills for an emergency. In addition, there will be educational displays, exhibitions, speakers and prize drawings. … [Read more...] about West Maui Disaster Preparedness Expo at Lahaina Cannery Mall
Maui County prepares for Hurricane Lester with lots of closures
Given that the entirety of Maui County is currently under a Hurricane Watch, there are tons of closures today related to the impending arrival of Hurricane Lester. "A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area," states the most recent advisory issued by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. "In this case, conditions are possible in the … [Read more...] about Maui County prepares for Hurricane Lester with lots of closures