Updated at 3:33 p.m., Friday, November 9, 2007
Kauai awarded 'storm-ready, tsunami-ready' status
Advertiser Staff
LIHU'E — In a ceremony held at the Kaua'i County's Emergency Operating Center, Raymond Tanabe of the National Weather Service presented Mayor Bryan Baptiste with a certificate recognizing Kaua'i as a StormReady and TsunamiReady community."This designation reflects Kaua'i County officials' continued commitment to disaster preparedness and safety on behalf of the citizens of Kaua'i," said Tanabe, adding that the county must meet specific guidelines to receive the StormReady and TsunamiReady designation and reapply every three years.
