Red Cross storm shelter moves to new location

The Hawaii Red Cross shelter at Hawaii County’s Aunty Sally’s Kaleohano’s Luau in Hilo has been moved to a new location at the Pahoa Community Center.

The shelter will continue to in partnership with the Hawaii County Civil Defense to support the individuals and families impacted by Tropical Storm Iselle from the new location. The Red Cross recommends that people prepare their emergency kits for seven days and bring their emergency supplies with them to shelters.

Damage Assessment Teams statewide will continue to visit the hardest hit areas to determine what resources and assistance can be provided.