City to sharpen evacuation plans, tsunami signs

The goal is to avoid traffic congestion and confusion among residents and tourists

By B.J. Reyes

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 13, 2012

~~<p>The city has launched a yearlong project to study tsunami inundation zones and determine where improved escape routes or clear signs are needed to better inform the public of where to go during a tsunami warning and evacuation.</p>
<p>The Oahu Emergency Evacuation Plan Project, announced Wednesday, is funded by a $500,000 grant from the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization with matching funds from the city.</p>
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The city has launched a yearlong project to study tsunami inundation zones and determine where improved escape routes or clear signs are needed to better inform the public of where to go during a tsunami warning and evacuation.

The Oahu Emergency Evacuation Plan Project, announced Wednesday, is funded by a $500,000 grant from the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization with matching funds from the city. Login for more...