05-07-2018, 01:39 PM
Here is the complete FB post from the Hawaii Adjunct General:
The Hawaii National Guard has been activated by Governor David Ige in support of Hawaii County Civil Defense and their emergency management efforts. Some of our Soldiers and Airmen will be providing security in the Puna area of Hawaii Island in response to the recent volcanic activity. Please see the below statement:
"The Hawaii National Guard, both the Army and Air, has been activated and is supporting Hawaii County emergency personnel. The Guardsmen will be in full uniform and using military tactical vehicles as they patrol and assist with evacuation and security in Puna. There have been reports during previous events about civilians wearing camouflage and impersonating military members in order to gain access to homes that have been evacuated. The Hawaii National Guard would like the public to know that our Soldiers and Airmen will be in military vehicles and carrying their military IDs. At any time, if there is a question about whether or not a person is with the Hawaii National Guard, look for their vehicle and ask to see their military ID."
https://www.facebook.com/taghawaii/?hc_ref=ARTj_UGhTklC5_aXxkxk_CBGeTPMLnHtt_Vivnf_umlmE3Gg_8uBZ0qzwRk7QI3m3xM&fref=nf
ETA: Bold text added by me - they said PREVIOUS incidents. No indication it is happening here.
The Hawaii National Guard has been activated by Governor David Ige in support of Hawaii County Civil Defense and their emergency management efforts. Some of our Soldiers and Airmen will be providing security in the Puna area of Hawaii Island in response to the recent volcanic activity. Please see the below statement:
"The Hawaii National Guard, both the Army and Air, has been activated and is supporting Hawaii County emergency personnel. The Guardsmen will be in full uniform and using military tactical vehicles as they patrol and assist with evacuation and security in Puna. There have been reports during previous events about civilians wearing camouflage and impersonating military members in order to gain access to homes that have been evacuated. The Hawaii National Guard would like the public to know that our Soldiers and Airmen will be in military vehicles and carrying their military IDs. At any time, if there is a question about whether or not a person is with the Hawaii National Guard, look for their vehicle and ask to see their military ID."
https://www.facebook.com/taghawaii/?hc_ref=ARTj_UGhTklC5_aXxkxk_CBGeTPMLnHtt_Vivnf_umlmE3Gg_8uBZ0qzwRk7QI3m3xM&fref=nf
ETA: Bold text added by me - they said PREVIOUS incidents. No indication it is happening here.