OCIA: Hurricane Madeline Analysis Summary 8/30/16

From: Cruz, James, Protective Security Advisor – Federal Region IX, Office of Infrastructure Protection, National Protection and Programs Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Honolulu, HI
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 11:03 AM

From: OCIA Integrated Analysis Cell
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 4:43 PM

HURRICANE MADELINE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

August 30, 2016

OVERVIEW

The DHS Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis (OCIA) produced this Infrastructure Impact Summary (IIS) to assess the impact of Hurricane Madeline on the island of Hawaii.

KEY FINDINGS

• No national effects to critical infrastructure are anticipated. Because of the low population in the region, low impacts are expected in the affected area.
• Up to 88,000 people may be affected by electric power outages.
• A hurricane watch and a tropical storm warning have been issued for Hawaii County. A tropical storm warning has been issued for Maui County.
• Hurricane Lester may affect Hawaii beginning Saturday, September 3, 2016, causing additional regional impacts.

Hurricane Madeline/Lester Outlook 8/30/16

From: James Cruz, Protective Security Advisor – Federal Region IX, Office of Infrastructure Protection, National Protection and Programs Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Honolulu, HI
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 7:50 AM

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September 2016 Siren Testing CANCELLED

HONOLULU 8/29/16 – After consultation with the four counties, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency will not conduct siren testing on Thursday, September 1st.

The combination of the World Conservation Congress with delegates from 170 countries, a visit by President Barak Obama and the approach of two powerful hurricanes has emergency management officials concerned the siren testing may result in public confusion.

Hawaii EMA Administrator, Vern Miyagi says, “The less confusion the better.”

Siren testing will resume in October. Any siren sounding before then should be taken seriously and the public should tune in to television and radio news reports.

HECO Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Station at Waianae Mall in Early 2017

HONOLULU, Aug. 29, 2016 – Hawaiian Electric Company will install and operate a new electric vehicle (EV) fast charger at Waianae Mall at 86-120 Farrington Highway, the sixth utility-owned public fast charging site on O‘ahu and ninth in its service territories.

Waianae Mall is a primary shopping destination and community center on the Leeward Coast. It is anchored by Longs/CVS drugstore and City Mill. Other tenants include Bank of Hawaii, Burger King, Goodyear Tire, Jamba Juice, American Savings Bank, Pizza Hut, Radio Shack and Starbucks.

“We are happy to bring this opportunity to residents and visitors to the Waianae community,” said Jim Alberts, Hawaiian Electric senior vice president for customer service. “Not only will this serve current electric vehicle drivers, but we hope it will encourage others to consider an EV as a way to save money while helping Hawai‘i to reach a clean energy future, reduce fossil fuel use and protect the environment.

“A fast charger can recharge a typical EV battery to 80 percent in less than half an hour, reducing ‘range anxiety’ and helping more people take advantage of the benefits of electric vehicles,” said Alberts.