Dept. of Transportation Monthly Newsletter
Connecting the DOTs...
February 2020
Aloha Tower Shined Blue as DOT Honored Fallen HPD Officers By: Derek Chow
In honor of Officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama who were killed in the line of duty in Diamond Head Jan. 18, the Aloha Tower was illuminated in blue to honor the two officers. Officers Kaulike Kalama and Tiffany Enriquez
We will never forget their bravery, their service and ultimately, their lives to keep our communities safe.
Aloha Tower Lit in Red to Raise Awareness About Heart Disease By: Derek Chow
Thanks to Commercial Harbor Manager Peter Pillone, Aloha Tower was illuminated red on National Wear Red Day in recognition of American Heart Month. The first Friday of February has been designated as National Wear Red Day in the United States. On this day, men and women are encouraged to wear red as a symbol of their support of women’s heart health. Coronary Heart Disease is the “#1 killer of women in the United States”. The day aims to bring national attention to this fact, and to raise awareness of women’s heart health. Learn more about the benefits of healthy heart habits, and raise your awareness of ways to reduce heart disease, at hearttruth.gov.
Contents
Recipe of the Month: Awana’s Tofu Casserole
By: Shelyne Valenciano
A quick and simple meal when you’re pinched for time.
Aloht Tower Lit Red to Raise Awareness About Heart Disease ............................................1
Ingredients: 2 blocks tofu, sliced length-wise & layered FRY 1 ½ lb ground pork or ground turkey 1 kamaboko, chopped ½ cup shiitake mushrooms (4 or 5) 1 8.5 oz can bamboo shoots 1 large round onion, sliced 1 can sliced water chestnuts ½ cup green onions, chopped SAUCE 2/3 cup shoyu ½ cup brown sugar 1/3 cup water 4-5 eggs (beaten)
Aloha Tower Shines Blue for Fallen Officers ............................. 1
Recipe of the Month: Awana’s Tofu Casserole ............................ 2 Director Message ...................... 3 Directions: Place fried ingredients on top of tofu evenly. Pour sauce over. Beat 4 to 5 eggs and pour over fried ingredients. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve over hot rice. UNBELIEVABLY GOOD!!!
DOT Raises Awareness to Stop Human Trafficking ..................... 4 Airports .......................................... 5 Harbors ......................................... 8 Stop Making New Years’ Resolutions ................................ 11 New Employee Orientation . 12 FAQs on Novel Coronavirus................................ 13
Happy Valentine’s Day!
CONNECTING THE DOTs Editor-in-Chief: Lynn Araki-Regan
Managing Editor: Rae Nguyen
Courtesy of Maryland State Highway Administration
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Art Director: Frank Uratani Column Writers: Rey Domingo Melanie Martin
Contributors: Jade Butay Derek Chow Juli Chun Pamela Foster, RN Kyle Gregg Duane Kim Rachel Roper Brian Kamimoto Lisa Ellen Smith Neil Takekawa Shelyne Valenciano
Message from Director Jade Butay With reported cases of coronavirus in the United States and the Federal government’s declaration that the virus is a public health emergency, I want to update you on developments with the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, and to ask for your help in continuing to ensure the health and safety of our department. Your safety and health are our top priorities. While we will never be able to eliminate all risk, we must mitigate the known risks as much as possible. We are working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Hawaii Department of Health as well as multiple federal, state, county and private agencies regarding the Coronavirus. The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is one of 20 airports in the country with a CDC Quarantine Station. As such, many of our Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) units have received Coronavirus training in the event they will need to assist CDC and AMR personnel when responding to passengers who may have the symptoms. We follow the direction and guidance of the CDC regarding additional screening practices at any of the airports in the state. HNL is one of 11 airports in the country that may accept passengers from China. Those passengers include U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents or their immediate family members. Effective on February 2, 2020 Chinese nationals are not allowed entry into the United States. Currently, there are no direct flights from China to Hawaii. Similarly, effective on February 2, 2020 the United States Coast Guard will deny entry to any ships that have been in any port in mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) in the previous 14 days. Additionally, if any crew, passenger or other person aboard a vessel arriving to a port or place within the navigable waters of the United States has been in mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) in the pre-
vious 14 days, that vessel will also be denied entry via issuance of a Captain of the Port (COTP) order. Fortunately for Highways, there will be no one driving from China to Hawaii.
By: Jade Butay
There are no cases of 2019 novel coronavirus identified in Hawaii at this time and the risk to the general public here is low. Hence, there’s no need for panic. We can take some reasonable steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, just as we can with the common cold. Wash our hands frequently and sneeze into our elbow. If water isn’t available, use hand sanitizers. If you are sick, then it’s better you stay home. Take all recommended precautionary measures. Our Airports have been providing briefings to employees, tenants, and stakeholders to share information on how to protect ourselves and what to do to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Equally significant is that there’s plenty of information online and social media, but there’s also a great deal of misinformation or “fake news.” The best source is from experts whose mission is to protect public health. It is important that we act responsibly, individually and collectively, in order to protect HDOT. We’re doing everything we can to assure the traveling public that our transportation system is the safest it can possibly be. Thank you for your efforts in facilitating our preparation and response.
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DOT to Raise Awareness to Stop Human Trafficking Human trafficking is one of the greatest atrocities of the 21st century.
our own employees to recognize and report suspected instances, but also to raising awareness among the public.
With as many as 24.9 million men, women and children sold into prostitution, domestic servitude or other forced labor in dark corners around the globe, it may seem like a problem beyond our borders.
HDOT’s message is that human trafficking will not be tolerated.
But the truth is, it’s happening right here in our communities across America. Those committing this awful crime are using America’s roadways, railways, waterways and skies to traffic victims. “We cannot allow our transportation system to be an enabler in such awful acts,” said Transportation Director Jade Butay.
In addition to joining the transportation sector effort, HDOT is taking the following measures: * HDOT has plans to
“We cannot allow our transportation system to be an enabler in such awful acts,” says Butay.
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) and Director Butay are
have the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI), led by the Department of Transportation, the Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to train HDOT personnel, particularly employees at our various commercial airports throughout Hawai‘i, to identify potential traffickers and human trafficking victims, and to report their suspicions to federal law enforcement. * HDOT has plans to raise awareness among the traveling public using transportation industryrelated and general counter-trafficking posters. HDOT invites other agencies and the general public to join them in the fight to end modern slavery.
joining with partners across the transportation industry to stop the flow of human trafficking.
Learn the basic indicators of human trafficking and be alert when you travel. Your simple act of calling in a tip could save lives and help us move closer to a world without slavery.
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Airports
KOA Welcomes New Badging and ID Supervisor By: Rae Nguyen There’s a new face leading the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport’s badging office. Rachel “Lahela” Lau, the new supervisor for the Badging and Pass ID gives a sneak peek of her past work experience and her interests. Tell us your work experience. Besides being a full time wife, mama & “puna,” I transferred from the County of Hawaii, Dept. of Finance where I was a Commercial Drivers License Clerk for 3 1/2 years . I had also worked for the State of Hawaii, DLNR Boating Division at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor for 17 1/2 years as an Office Assistant III. Being a civil servant has so many rewards, being able to serve in both entities I’ve tackled many problems and have successfully come up with meaningful solutions to those problems. I’m totally committed to being invested in the success of my workplace and I’m so excited to grow with it! What do you hope to bring to Badging office? I think there is a natural fit when it comes to
needs on both sides. I’m excited to soak up all the knowledge the team brings as well as all the things I can contribute. I love to organize and create and I love being a part of a team that has great values and integrity and a vision for our future. Do you have a secret talent? No secret talents but I do enjoy volunteering for community events, I’ve been a captain for the largest aid station during the Ironman Triathlon World Championship for 6+ years and last year served as a coordinator for the turnaround area overseeing 4 aid stations. I also enjoy reading. I love the Book of Ruth and Psalms. I love road trips and traveling, cleaning and organizing my house and yard and I serving in all capacities of my church, The Hub Church Kona.
All About Teamwork!
By: Lisa Ellen Smith
AIR-K’s Christian Brock, Chadwick Manoi and HWY-K’s Edward “Rusty” Lantry III shows aloha with shakas.
We are all presented with challenges ensuring the public’s safety, so when Līhu‘e Airport traffic lights began having issues, team members Christian Brock, Electrician II, Chadwick Manoi, Electrician helper and DOT-HWY’s traffic wizard Edward “Rusty” Lantry III as well as Engineer Jeff Dorn, assisting from behind the scenes, exemplify what our core values of resourcefulness and teamwork can do to ensure that we find solutions to our problems. PAGE 5
Airports
As 50th Survivor to use HNL’s AED, Passenger Recounts Cardiac Arrest By: Pamela Foster, RN and Richard Schmidt A return visit to Gate C1, where one year ago, I suffered a cardiac arrest, just as I was handing my boarding pass to a Hawaiian Airlines agent. Immediately, Claudio Alvarado, UC Davis Medical Center ER nurse and Salesi Maumau, off-duty Honolulu firefighter dropped to the floor to help, aware that my heart had failed. Airlines Gate Richard Schmidt stands proudly at Hawaiian iac arrest. card from C1 where a year before, he almost died
It was this very spot off Hawaiian Airlines Gate C1 that visitor Richard Schmidt suffered from cardiac arrest Jan. 15, 2019.
Claudio realized my pulse had stopped. Salesi began CPR on me, while Camron Calloway, Claudio’s partner, went to comfort my wife Jan. Within minutes, I was brought back to life from the use of a nearby AED retrieved by Hawaiian Airlines employee Chris Ohta.
But because there was an Automated External Defibrillator or AED nearby, Schmidt was resuscitated.
I was taken to Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center where I stayed for two weeks, during which I had a three-way cardiac artery bypass graft (CABG) graft Jan. 24.
Now, in 2020, DOTA staff and AED Institute of America, Inc. were honored to send Schmidt home after his two-week visit to Kauai.
After being discharged, I spent two additional weeks recovering from surgery at a rental home in Pearl City and finally flew home Feb. 15, 2019.
He recounts the many people and even the device that gave him another chance to see Hawaii again.
Jan and I visit Hawaii in 2020 and made our way through the terminal where we revisited Gate C1.
Dear Hearts and Gentle People,
This time, all was quiet.
A two-week vacation to Kauai has brought us through Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and there was something that had to be done…
We also located the very same AED that revived me. I had no idea, that this was the setting for miracles to take place on that floor. See 50th SURVIVOR page 7 PAGE 6
Airports
Numerous Agencies Join Emergency Response Exercise at Kalaupapa Airport By: Brian Kamimoto Led by Maui District Airport Manager Marvin Moniz and Maui District Fire Commander Scott Pires, Kaulaupapa Airport (LUP) held a five-hour training exercise to test key elements of its emergency plan on January 23. The five-hour training exercise included over 25 participants from various agencies.
In addition to the exercise, classes in CPR and Stop the Bleed were also given.
Representatives from various organizations participated in the exercise including Maui County Emergency Management Agency, Dept. of Health, National Park Service, US Coast Guard and Auxiliary, Maui Police Dept., Maui Fire Dept., LUP’s maintenance staff, Molokai Airport (MKK) ARFF Dept. and maintenance staff, Maui District SMS manager and Kahului Airport ARFF Dept.
Several areas of improvement were identified, which included communications, victim care and mutual aid response time, along with additional ways to enhance the emergency operations. LUP thanks all airport staff and representatives from various agencies who participated in the exercise. It is because of their assistance and support that made the exercise a success.
50th SURVIVOR continued from page 6
Though I have expressed appreciation and gratitude for your love and support, I want to thank you again on this first rebirth-a-versary. You can see more photos of our return to Gate C1 on Jan’s GüdWrtr blog: https://janishaag.com/2020/01/15/otherwise/ We send our aloha and mahalo to you all.
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Harbors
Harbors Training: Project Delivery Excellence for Public Agencies
By: Juli Chun
On January 16-17, the Harbors Division participated in the “Project Delivery Excellence for Public Agencies” training at Pier 19. Project management is the practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project. The group of 58 participants had the opportunity to learn about all the aspects that make project management so essential and received tools that they can implement into their current and future projects. Some highlights of the training included: • What are the traits of the best project manager? • How do you manage workflow properly?
• How do the personalities of your team members determine what happens on a project? • What is a “good” schedule and how to get it? • How do you successfully negotiate a design contract? • How do you effectively run the pre-bid and pre-construction meetings? • What does “completion” really mean? We would like to thank Jay McRae, PE, MBA for presenting 2 days of sharing his extensive experience in operations, program and project management. The Harbors team really learned a lot and gained valuable knowledge that will help them succeed in their jobs.
Harbors Division Welcomes New Employees By: Duane Kim
Please welcome Rowland Lee to our Harbors Ohana as our HAR-M General Professional IV & Primary FSO. Rowland started December 20 after retiring from Young Brothers in August 2019 as their Regional Operations Manager, Maui for the past 20 years. Prior to Young Brothers, Rowland worked for Matson Terminals in Southern California. Harbors Maui District also recently welcomed three General Laborer II employees to their Maui Ohana: Jorlikion Jibas, Simplicio Sagario, and Dave Udarbe. Welcome to our DOT ‘Ohana! PAGE 8
Harbors
New Faces at Harbors Division The Harbors Division is pleased to welcome Sheri Escalante and Jennifer Tomita to our Property Management Section.
By: Juli Chun
It has been her dream to live in Hawaii ever since her first of many trips to Maui when she was just 14 years old and she is very happy that her dream has become a reality.
Sheri comes to Sheri enjoys hiking, swimming, us with over 15 reading and spending time Sheri Escalante and Jennifer Tomita join DOT years of experience with her family, including her ‘ohana. including Benefits/ Poodle Mix named Beasley. Human Resources Administration, Accounting and Jennifer was born and raised in Hawaii. She was Communications. a veterinary technician for many years and she is excited to learn new things in the Harbors She was born and raised in Oregon and lived Division Property Management section. all over the Salem/Portland area her whole life, until her and her husband decided to make In her spare time she enjoys spending time with Oahu their home in April of 2019. her family, trying out new recipes, and traveling.
Young Brothers’ Offer Enhanced Service with New Refridgerated Containers
By: Juli Chun
The Harbors Division often works closely with our industry partners and supports their initiatives and needs. Young Brothers recently acquired 78 brand new reefers that will increase reliability, uplift local companies and support sustainability. Here is their announcement: Young Brothers, LLC, Hawai‘i’s inter-island tug and barge company, announced the addition of 78 new 20-foot refrigerated containers, or “reefers,” to their equipment fleet. The new reefers, which ensure temperature
controlled cargo transport between islands, will improve efficiency, increase reliability, support local agriculture and businesses and contribute to the state’s sustainability initiatives. The new reefers also support Governor Ige’s Sustainability Initiative, joining Young Brothers’ new tugs in reducing fossil fuels, lowering emissions and supporting the growth of local agricultural production.
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Stop Making New Year’s Resolutions! Do you make a New Year’s resolution every year to lose weight, kick an unhealthy habit, or maybe even turn vegan? The first few weeks you do great, and then by March or even sooner you give up?
By: Melanie Martin Will you cut out sugary snacks, exercise more, and drink less?
Health and Wellness Fair 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM | March 10 Hale Ponoi, Kapolei
Set goals that align with your values.
Every year, gyms get super crowded in January and February, and then by March only the “gym rats” are left wondering where the crowd went.
If it is important to you, then you are more likely to do it.
Truth be told, 90% of us give up on our New Year’s resolutions within the first few months of making them. So why do we torture ourselves? There must be a better way to achieve our fitness goals and not feel like complete failures. Here are some ways to set goals and keep them:
Come up with a strategy and plan to make a small change each week to achieve your goal.
Willpower only lasts so long, but if it’s important, you will be motivated to do it. For instance, if your family is important to you, how will you change your lifestyle to be around for them for a long time? Don’t let setbacks derail your efforts. Allow yourself to “fall off the wagon” a few times. When you’re ready, get back on!
Set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound) goals.
It’s never too late to start on your wellness journey.
See link on how to do this. https://www. verywellmind.com/smart-goals-for-lifestylechange-2224097
Stay tuned for various wellness activities the DOT Wellness Committee has planned throughout the year.
Make a plan.
Coming up is the Health and Wellness Fair on March 10 in Kapolei. See flyer for more details.
For example, if your goal is to lose weight in 2020, how will you do it?
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Quite the Welcome: New Employees Get the Low Down at Orientation
By: Rey Domingo
The DOT held its second New Employee Orientation on Friday, January 10, 2020. The first was in August on Maui. The venue – at Harbor’s pier 19, the former ferry terminal – was the setting for the roughly 80 new employees and around ten support staff from Airports, Harbors, Highways and Administration. Presenters were led by Director Jade Butay and Deputy Director Lynn Araki-Regan, followed by invited guests from the Hawaii Employer-Union Trust Fund, Employees’ Retirement System, the Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (HSFCU), and Prudential Island Savings. Civil Rights, Computer Systems & Services (CSS), and Personnel offices also made presentations in their subject areas. In this orientation, new employees were also provided an opportunity to meet and sign up for union membership. UPW’s Michelle Hebblethwaite and HGEA’s Tom Tsuhako held sessions after the orientation program with potential new union members. Civil Rights presented DOT’s policies on a harassment-free workplace and discrimination; CSS focused on the department’s policy on the proper use of computers; and Personnel highlighted the DOT’s mission and objects, as well as standards of conduct employees must follow. “Thank you for inviting us - we are so happy, we
opened a lot of accounts that day!” said Kathy Higa, HSFCU. “The NEO (New Employee Orientation) was well organized where we were one side of the room and HGEA was on the other side. Mahalo!” said Hebblethwaite. “Planning an event like this is no easy task and I want to especially recognize Juli Chun and Michelle Saito, who stepped up to help when Juli, who was the main planner, could not be present at the orientation,” said Lynn ArakiRegan. The next employee orientation is being planned for a neighbor island.
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FAQs on Novel Coronavirus
By: Department of Health
What is 2019-nCoV? 2019 Novel Coronavirus (also called 2019-nCoV) is a new respiratory virus that was first identified in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, in Hubei Province. It has since spread to other cities across China as well as several other countries, including the United States. Is 2019-nCoV a danger in Hawaii? In the United States? How many people have been infected in the U.S.? 2019-nCoV is a great concern in China, and the State of Hawai‘i is taking this public health threat very seriously in the event that it reaches our islands. There are 12 confirmed cases in the U.S. which includes Arizona, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Washington State, and Wisconsin. There are no cases in Hawaii at this time.
How does 2019-nCoV spread?
What are coronaviruses? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses named for the crown-like spikes on their surface. They are common in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, these animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people. Human coronaviruses are also common throughout the world and can cause mild to moderate illness (e.g., “the common cold”). Some coronaviruses that infect humans are known to cause severe illness, like the ones that cause MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) and SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome). 2019-nCoV is a new (or novel) coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, and is associated with an outbreak of pneumonia. It may have originated in animals, but it can now be spread from human to human. Is 2019-nCoV the same as SARS and MERS? No, they are different coronaviruses.
Health officials and investigators are still learning about how 2019-nCoV is spread. The virus is thought to have originated with animals, but has been spreading from person to person. Evidence suggests it is spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza (the flu) spreads. Like SARS and MERS, the spread of 2019-nCoV may generally occur through close contact. In countries outside of China, including the U.S., there has been limited spread of the virus by close person to person contact. Currently, there has been no community spread of the virus in the U.S. What is the source of 2019-nCoV? Public health officials and their partners are working hard to identify the source of 2019-nCoV. Some coronaviruses circulate among animals but can be spread to people. Many of the patients early in the outbreak in Wuhan, China had some link to a large seafood and animal market in Wuhan, which suggested the virus came from an animal source. Scientists are analyzing the genetic tree of this virus to discover its specific source. What are the symptoms of 2019-nCoV? Patients with 2019-nCoV have reported mild to
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severe Should I respiratobe tested ry illness, for 2019includnCoV ing fever, infection? cough and shortness If you of breath have travor difficulty eled from breathing. China in Some pathe past tients may two weeks not report and have fever, sympespecially toms of the very respiratory young, illness, elderly, imsuch as munosupcough or Fire Chief Martinez Jacobs has been instrumental in having 100% of pressed, shortness HDOT’s airport firefighters at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and if of breath, and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport trained in infectious taking feor if you disease response. ver-lowerhave had ing medclose conications. tact with Persons with a travel history to China in the past someone who has had these symptoms with14 days should seek medical attention immedi- in 14 days of travel to China, call ahead to a ately if they develop symptoms. healthcare provider and mention your recent travel or close contact. The healthcare provider How long does it take for symptoms to apwill work with DOH to determine if you need to pear? be tested. CDC believes the symptoms of 2019-nCoV may appear as early as 2 days after exposure and as long as 14 days after exposure. Are there complications from 2019-nCoV? Many patients with 2019-nCoV have developed pneumonia in both lungs. In some cases, death has occurred. How is 2019-nCoV treated? There are no specific antiviral treatments for 2019-nCoV. People who are infected should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms.
Where is the testing done? Although your local healthcare provider will take your sample to submit to the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratories Division, at this time DOH must send samples to CDC in Atlanta, Georgia to test for the new virus. The DOH state public health laboratory in Hawaii may have the ability to conduct the test within the next several weeks. Is there a vaccine for 2019-nCoV? There is currently no vaccine to protect against this virus. The way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed.
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Does the flu shot provide any protection against 2019-nCoV?
Should I be worried about products imported from China?
The annual flu vaccination does not protect against 2019-nCoV but it is recommended for all persons 6 months of age or older in order to protect themselves from getting influenza (the flu). Why should I get the flu shot then?
There is no evidence that you can become infected with 2019-nCoV from a product imported from China. 2019-nCoV appears to be related to coronaviruses like SARS and MERS which do not survive long on surfaces. Instead, they are usually spread from person to person through respiratory droplets.
Because symptoms of 2019-nCoV are similar to symptoms of influenza (the flu), reducing the number of flu cases (by getting the flu shot) can help reduce the burden on healthcare providers and facilities by reducing the number of patients they see with flu-like symptoms that could potentially be 2019-nCoV. I recently traveled to China and now I am feeling sick. What should I do? If you have traveled to Wuhan or elsewhere in China in the past 14 days and now feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, you should do the following: (1) Seek medical care right away. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms; (2) Stay home. Except for seeking medical care, avoid contact with others; (3) Do not travel while sick; (4) Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. Throw the tissue in the trash; (5) Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If no soap and water are available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Will wearing a mask protect me from the coronavirus? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not currently recommend that people in the U.S. wear face masks in public to prevent infection. The best preventative measures include washing hands and covering coughs. Wearing a surgical mask does not prevent a person from inhaling smaller airborne particles; they are not considered respiratory protection by the CDC.
What about animal products from China? CDC currently has no evidence that animals or animal products imported from China pose a risk for spreading 2019-nCoV. CDC will update the situation if more information becomes available. Is my pet at risk of getting 2019-nCoV? Do animals in Hawaii have 2019-nCoV? Although this coronavirus seems to have come from an animal source, it is now spreading from person to person. People traveling to China should avoid both live and dead animals in China, but there is no reason to believe animals or pets in Hawaii or elsewhere in the U.S might be spreading 2019-nCoV. What are hospitals in Hawaii doing to get ready? DOH is working with healthcare facilities to ensure hospitals and healthcare providers are up to date on infection control recommendations in the event they encounter a person potentially infected with 2019-nCoV. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at www.cdc.gov/ncov or the DOH website at health.hawaii.gov/ docd/advisories/novel-coronavirus-2019. Or call 211 for information and referral services.
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HDOT ‘Ohana in Red on National Wear Red Day
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Other Snapshots of Our DOT ‘Ohana!
HDOT Pau Hana Workplace Wellness Event at Moku
Congratulations to Senator Breene Har imoto on being elected as Ch air of the Oahu Met ropolitan Planning Organizat ion Policy Board.
Highways Deputy Director Ed Sniffen with other panelists at the 2020 Hawai‘i Climate Conference.
With Senator Lorraine Inouye on the opening day of the 2020 State Legislature.
Transportation Toastmasters Open House on January 14. PAGE 17
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Get a blood pressure measurement update!
Experience massage techniques & tools demonstrated by physical therapists!
Choose health promotion workshops to be offered at your worksite!
Discover services provided by the Employee Assistance Program WorkLife Hawaii!
For more information contact Melanie Martin, DOT, Office of Civil Rights at (808) 831-7912. Hope to see you there! This Worksite Wellness Fair is presented by the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) in collaboration with DHHL.
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