Aloha,

As most of you know, I'm retired. But I still care about my students and want all of you to be safe and healthy. Here are a few links to information resources that might be of use:

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Resources concerning hurricanes currently within or approaching the Central Pacific region:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Central Pacific Hurricane Center:

• https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?cpac : Click on the hurricane or storm symbol on the map to get the latest information.

Websites where you can find information about emergency preparedness and sign up with your county emergency alert system:

• O`ahu (Honolulu Department of Emergency Management): http://www.honolulu.gov/dem/
• County of Hawai`i Civil Defense Agency: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/civil-defense
• Kaua`i Emergency Management Agency: https://www.kauai.gov/kema
• Maui Emergency Management Agency: https://www.mauicounty.gov/70/Emergency-Management-Agency

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For those of you who have not yet gotten a vaccine against COVID-19 here is a site that lists places where you can be vaccinated:

Find a Vaccine Provider Near You (https://www.oneoahu.org/find-vaccine)

This site not only gives the places but also, for the larger sites, the days and times the vaccinations are available as well as whether or not you are required to get an appointment ahead of time.

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Information about the pandemic:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page

Some of the topics on the CDC COVID-19 website:

• Older People & People with Chronic Diseases at Higher Risk
• Steps to prevent illness
• What to do when sick
• Symptoms
• Common questions

The World Health Organization Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak page