CERT training slated in Waimea
Hawaii County Civil Defense is providing a basic emergency response training course from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27 and May 4, 11 and 18 in the Waimea Elementary School cafeteria.
This Community Emergency Response Team basic training course provides participants with classroom and hands-on instruction for what to do in an emergency or disaster.
If you are interested in basic emergency awareness, developing personal response knowledge and basic skills, and you can commit to four Saturdays of learning how to respond in an emergency or disaster, sign up by emailing hawaiicert@gmail.com.
There is no charge, but seating is limited, so reserve your spot today.
Papaikou sewer smoke testing slated
County work crews will be on Old Mamalahoa Highway (Roads D, H, G, C, B and A and Papaikou Road) in Papaikou between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, April 22-26, weather permitting.
Crews will be doing a “smoke test” survey to assist inspectors in identifying connections where rain water and groundwater might enter the sanitary sewer system.
The smoke used in testing is nontoxic, nonstaining, has no odor, is white to gray in color and poses no fire hazard.
The smoke should not enter homes or businesses unless there are defects in the plumbing system. Homeowners are advised to pour a gallon of water into each floor drain prior to the testing.
Traffic delays within the Moirton area might occur.