Important Information Regarding Hurricane Douglas

Updates on Care at the Honolulu Shriners Hospital

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu is working closely with the Hawai‘i Healthcare Emergency Management Center (HHEMC) to monitor Hurricane Douglas.

All appointments scheduled for Monday, July 27, have been cancelled.

We will contact patient families directly to reschedule appointments for a later date.

Employee Information

Employees are advised to remain informed by listening to local news stations and weather forecasts; prepare yourself and your families; and speak with your manager regarding your responsibilities in the event of an emergency.

The safety, health and well-being of our patients, their families and our staff remain among our top priorities throughout this time. Please continue to shelter in place at home, and remain off roadways. If you are required to evacuate, please report to the nearest evacuation shelter.

Due to COVID-19, all shelters are requiring temperature checks, social distancing and that occupants wear masks at all times when not eating, sleeping or drinking during their stay, though exceptions will be made for those with medical conditions. Masks will be available at the shelter, but other supplies including food, water, bedding and hand sanitizer need to be brought by those staying at the facilities.

A complete list of open shelters is available at Honolulu.gov.

Additional Resources

• City and County of Honolulu – Department of Emergency Management
• State of Hawai‘i – Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency
• State of Hawai‘i – Department of Health
• American Red Cross of Hawai‘i
• Central Pacific Hurricane Center
• National Weather Service