Non-essential city, state offices on Oahu closed Friday amid storm threat
Hawaii News Now • • nation
Key Points:
- Due to forecasted heavy rain and strong winds on Oahu, all non-essential state and city offices, public schools, and many public services will be closed on Friday, April 10, to ensure safety and support emergency operations.
- Governor Josh Green and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi emphasized prioritizing residents' safety, advising people to stay home, avoid travel, and prepare for worsening conditions.
- Emergency shelters will be open across Oahu for residents and visitors, including pet-friendly options, and transportation services like TheBus may be suspended if weather conditions deteriorate.
- Several public facilities such as Driver Licensing Centers, municipal golf courses, Honolulu Zoo, Hanauma Bay, and parks will be closed, while the Legislature will continue its session as scheduled.
- Residents are encouraged to stay informed through HNL Alert and other official resources, and to treat non-functioning traffic signals as four-way stops during the storm.
