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Hawaii County has opened two emergency shelters in Kaʻu as a result of the Kona low winter weather system currently affecting Hawaii Island, the county said this afternoon in a statement.
The shelters are at the Pahala and Naalehu community centers. Both shelters are pet-friendly, so long as the animals are contained by a crate or pet carrier.
Those availing themselves of the shelters are asked to bring enough supplies to sustain themselves, their pets and other household members for a period of 24 hours.