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Tsunami warning for Hawaiian Islands

I woke early this morning and learned of the devasting Chile earthquake.  I extend my sympathies to all those who are impacted by this tragedy.

Hawaii is under a Tusnami warning with the first wave expected at 11:19 AM today and subsequent waves for 6-8 hours afterwards.  The Tsunami sirens went off at 6 AM and I'm hearning reports of people lining up for gas and groceries.  TV coverage showed one store that had a limit on the amount of SPAM people can buy.  The Hilo airport is reported closed and I would assume Honolulu airport will close since it's only 13 feet above sea level but I haven't heard yet.

I'll issue other reports as the day progresses.

Aloha

Richard Dolbeare

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Richard Dolbeare, R(B), HI LIc. # RB-20941
Hawaii multi-island specialist for Maui & Kauai with eXp Realty
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Comment balloon 10 comments • Richard Dolbeare, R(B) • February 27 2010 10:28AM
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