Ignoring evacuation orders

[Carey]

I had also thought that tsunami evac routes were well marked on all roads..... we have family in staying in the Waikaloa beach area this week, & I looked around & did not notice the signs...anywhere in the Waikoloa loop. Granted I was not on a searching mission for them, but I was trying to stay a little more aware than usual (even did some reef cleanup work yesterday) & did not notice the signs, so if they are posted, I was blissfully unaware of them (which is a common occurrence for me)

One thing that I was made aware of a couple of years ago, at one of those handy Civil Defense Community programs, was that I had not really taken to heart ALL of the evacuation routes that may be needed to know. I shop & play in Hilo, yet when questioned, did not know all of the routes from the areas I frequent.... something we all should review (esp. if you do make a habit of playing in THE ZONE!)

Oh, and damage to Kona Village Resort damage was first announced in a little sentence last weekend, but the magnitude of the damage was not (partly because of the work needed just to get in & assess, I think... maybe...)

When you see the size of boulders moved around the Kona coastline & seawalls, you do appreciate the amount of work that has gone on in one week to clean up.