David Y. Ige

(Honolulu) – All Hawai‘i island and Maui Nui lands under the jurisdiction of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) are closing at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. The closures are in advance of Hurricane Olivia which is approaching Hawai‘i now. DLNR Chair Suzanne Case explained, “This is standard operating procedure for our publicly accessible lands and is a prudent approach to keep everyone out of harm’s way during these hurricanes and tropical storm events. We know it may be an inconvenience for people, particularly those who have camping permits, but our top priority is keeping everyone…staff and visitors’ safe until the storm has passed.”

DOFAW managed lands on Hawai‘i and Maui include all: forest reserves, natural area reserves, game management areas, wildlife sanctuaries, public hunting areas and Na Ala Hele trails.

DLNR Division of State Parks closures include:
Waiʻanapanapa State Park, Maui-Closing at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018
Other Maui Nui Parks-Closing at regular closing times on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018
Hawai‘i island, East side parks-closing at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018
Hawai‘i island, West side parks-will be evaluated for closing as the storm approaches

All closures remain in effect until further notice pending impact assessments. People with camping and lodging permits have been notified via e-mail about refunds or rescheduling their visits.

All state small boat harbors, operated by the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) will remain open during the storm and provide safe harbor for small vessels.

Additional forest lands and parks on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i may be closed as the trajectory of Hurricane Oliva becomes clearer. DLNR will provide updates through the news media and via the DLNR website (www.dlnr.hawaii.gov) and on the DLNR Facebook page.
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RESOURCES
(All images/video: Courtesy: DLNR)

HD video: MacKenzie State Recreation Area, Hawai‘i island:
https://vimeo.com/289165384

Photographs: MacKenzie State Recreation Area, Hawai‘i island:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s3hotbwnd8cw8v8/AAAfsqxZMwqp_CShb-Z5UQHia?dl=0

Media Contact:
Dan Dennison
Senior Communications Manager
Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 131
Honolulu, HI 96813
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