After opening as many as six shelters this morning in response to the winds and heavy rain across O'ahu, The American Red Cross has consolidated to three remaining shelters tonight.
They are located at:
Wai'anae District Park, 85-601 Farrington Highway.
Queen Liliuokalani Protestant Church, 66-090 Kamehameha Highway, Hale'iwa.
Brigham Young University old gym, 55-220 Kulanui, La'ie.
An estimated 70 people were being accommodated early today, the Red Cross said.
The shelters are being managed by the American Red Cross Hawaii chapter.
People intending to go to one of the shelters are asked to bring the following items with them:
Water One gallon of water per person per day for five to seven days, for drinking and sanitation. Food Nonperishable food that does not require cooking to consume. Popular local foods such as Spam, corned beef and Vienna sausages are handy. Eating utensils Plates, mess kits, forks and chopsticks. Don't forget a can opener for canned foods. Radio Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both. Light Flashlight and or a portable fluorescent light and extra batteries. First aid Get a good kit and consider taking a certified first aid course. Sanitation Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation Maps Local area maps Prescription medications Special medications and glasses Baby Infant formula and diapers Pets Pet food and extra water for your pet
