If you have plans to travel to Hawaii and are reconsidering them because of today’s tsunami in the Pacific, please read the following before deciding:
Aloha! Attached and below is an official statement from the Hawaii Tourism Authority regarding the tsunami affecting Hawaii today. We’d like to reiterate that there was no reported damage to infrastructure within the state. Travelers heading to Hawaii should do so without any concern and need not cancel any vacation plans.
For Immediate Release: February 27, 2010
Media Update
At approximately 1:40 p.m., the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled the tsunami warning in Hawaii. There was no reported damage to the state as a result of the tsunami generated by the earthquake off the coast of Chile. Hotels and other visitor-related facilities are open and operating normally.
Most flights to and from Hawaii are on schedule, however, there may be some delays and travelers should check with their airline before going to the airport.
For more information, call 1-800-gohawaii or visit www.scd.hawaii.gov.
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