Hurricane Lane: Islands in peril
Nonessential state and county services and functions -- including the state's public schools and colleges -- were being shut down today while dozens of shelters are being opened for those who need a safe place to stay during the storm.
"Some people say we may be overreacting, that perhaps we should hold back,"
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Even if the storm doesn't make landfall, forecasters predicted
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A hurricane warning was called for
Meanwhile,
Earlier in the day, Gov.
The declaration will allow the state to accelerate the mobilization of federal
Ige said the state was also in the process of closing the state's commercial harbors. Vessels were given the choice of either leaving or staying in place during the storm.
"Harbors are a lifeline," the governor said. "They are essential for food and products, and we don't want a vessel being sunk in the harbor, which would limit access of important shipments."
Additionally, Ige announced that several highways prone to flooding would be closed, including the
He urged drivers not to venture out into severe weather.
Earlier
Also on Twitter,
The last named storm to make landfall on a Hawaiian island was Tropical Storm Darby, which hit the
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