{"id":83576,"date":"2018-08-21T17:51:35","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T03:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=83576"},"modified":"2019-04-05T13:53:25","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T23:53:25","slug":"hawaii-island-and-maui-county-uh-campuses-closed-due-to-hurricane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2018\/08\/21\/hawaii-island-and-maui-county-uh-campuses-closed-due-to-hurricane\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawai\u02bbi Island and Maui County UH<\/abbr> campuses closed due to hurricane"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Hurricane Lane approaching Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> (Credit: NOAA<\/abbr>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The State of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> announced on August 21 at 5:20 p.m. that all government offices and facilities in Maui and Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Island (Big Island) counties are closed starting Wednesday, August 22, due to the threat of Hurricane Lane, a category 4 storm currently on track to move dangerously close the islands. That means all University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> campuses and all non-essential university operations on Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Island, Maui, Molokaʻi<\/span> and L\u0101nai will be closed until further notice. Please stand by for updates as UH<\/abbr> campuses and non-essential operations on Oʻahu<\/span> and Kauaʻi<\/span> may also close as the storm approaches. Residence halls at UH<\/abbr> Hilo will remain open for student residents.<\/p>\n

Hurricane Lane could make landfall on any or multiple islands, and may bring strong winds, heavy rains, flooding, high surf and storm surges. All students, faculty and staff are asked to keep informed of the latest developments and prepare for the possibility of the need to shelter in place or move to a public shelter. Prepare yourself and your families for the potential effects of the storm. Officials recommend a 14-day emergency supply.<\/p>\n