GOT MAIL????

Got Mail?   In the past couple weeks, when we asked about mail delivery we were given a variety of different answers from difference sources.  It is heloful to have the some information coming from our postmaster.  This does not address all concerns -- especially for people who may not have access to their PO Boxes or General Delivery.  Those issues and questions need to be raised by residents so we all get the best services we can.  

 

The Postal Service management in Honolulu is closely monitoring the flow, because the situation is fluid, we have not made any final decisions regarding how we might provide mail delivery to customers impacted by the flow.

In the case of Pahoa, our ultimate decision regarding whether to deliver via alternate routes would balance employee safety concerns, the availability of resources and customer service.

Should the flow require an evacuation of our Pahoa Post Office, our preliminary plans are to use the Hilo Post Office as our base of operations. We have taken actions to prepare logistically for that possibility.

The bottom line is that regardless of how this lava flow event plays out, the mail will be delivered. We will find a way to get it done.

Along with everyone else, we're hoping the flow threat will dissipate before it impacts our customers and our service.

Mahalo,
Michel Kaneda Pahoa Post Office OIC

Ho'omakaukau!! (get ready!)

As lava makes its way into Pahoa Village, Mayor Billy Kenoi keeps everyone informed as the teams of specialists from the county and private sector ho'omakaukau!




Pictured from the air, lava headed to town.
Helco protecting power poles at risk.
Reopening Chain of Craters road

Here is a short (6 minute) video of Mayor Kenoi updating Puna residents.  It is short and very informative.  "It's gonna get tough."

This week there have been a few morning when smoke lingered in the air until trade winds blew it away.  The rain we've been having has helped keep the fires in check as the lava advances through the forest.

A few of us are trying to organize residents to encourage officials to rethink 9000 people trying to drive to Hilo for mail pickup with the limited access and long drive we will soon be facing.  Our working campaign is "GOT MAIL?"

In the meantime, we keep up with all the things that need doing -- mowing the lawn today, since we got a break in the rain, and Phil working on an beautiful ohia tree that will be used as a railing for our back porch off the new lanai.  Some of the work on the lanai has taken a back seat, but the hot tub IS working and we are enjoying morning and evening soaks.