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• Reduction of exterior light use during the months of September to December (noted as seabird “fallout” season). This includes dimming or turning off lights when not needed, use of full cut-off fixtures, shielding lights, angle all lights downward, or changing light color to non-white. • Control or reduce the amount of predators on property that may harm downed seabirds • Provide training for personnel responding to downed seabirds • Provide outreach and education materials for the public to report downed seabirds • During “fallout” season, monitor and search for down seabirds • Reduction or change near shoreline lights to minimize honu disorientation • Monitor for honu nesting
site, and any special considerations for specific activities the applicant must perform to minimize injuring or harming any of the listed seabirds.
Each applicant developed a specific plan for avoidance and minimization measures on their respective properties. These plans, called Participant Inclusion Plans (PIPs), are tailored to the geography, type of business or activity at the
The KSHCP and Kahuama‘a Seabird Preserve shows how much private-public entities can work together for the conservation of native species.
A very exciting project included in the KSHCP is the construction and management of the Kahuama‘a Seabird Preserve for the listed seabirds. The seabird preserve site will be located in the north-west of Kaua‘i, along the rim of the Kalalau Valley, straddling two State parks: Kōke‘e and the Nā Pali Coast. The preserve will construct predator proof fencing, install attraction equipment (such as recorded bird calls, artificial nests, etc.), and remove predators within the preserve boundary. This will be a great opportunity for the conservation and restoration of the listed seabirds.
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Should you evacuate to an emergency shelter, think about bringing the following: • Water (1 gallon per person per day) • Food • Blankets • Emergency supplies (such as flashlights ) • Medications and any special need items • Face masks and hand sanitizer In addition, listed below are some very useful websites that might help you and your teams prepare. Hurricane App (downloadable free of charge). http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/ hurricane-app
American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/ hurricane Be Red Cross Ready Hurricane Safety Checklist brochure http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_ CustomProductCatalog/m4340160_Hurricane. pdf National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/cphc/ State of Hawaii – Hawaii Emergency Management Agency http://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/ PAGE 7
