![]() Also, county departments mobilized early this week to set potential flood and storm mitigation equipment and protocols in place. Maui County’s emergency operating center was placed on partial activation level Tuesday night to enable a rapid response should Calvin conditions escalate. Their preparations include setting aside their own needs in order to be ready to assist others, and we’re thankful for their dedication.” “I'm also grateful for all of our county, state and federal emergency response personnel who have spent the last few days preparing their own homes and families in anticipation of being away to serve our community should conditions escalate and more resources and support become necessary. “I want to extend our appreciation to our community for their continued vigilance,” Mayor Richard Bissen said. The county’s Maui Emergency Management Agency has maintained contact with emergency response operations in the county’s remote communities and with the state’s emergency management agency on O ʻ ahu as the storm approached. ![]() No reports of storm-related damages have been received thus far.Ĭounty officials in coordination with state and federal agencies have been actively monitoring Calvin. The potential for flash flooding remains and motorists should exercise care when driving through inclement weather.Ĭounty of Maui officials are continuing to monitor for impacts to our islands with extra attention to the remote communities of Moloka ʻ i, Lana ʻ i and East Maui. With rainfall still occurring, caution is urged. Previous high wind and high surf warning levels have been downgraded to advisories. National Weather Service downgraded Calvin to a post-tropical storm depression as the system continues to move away from our islands.įlood watch conditions remain in effect for Maui County. ![]()
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