Official Advisory

8:30 p.m. Monday, September 7

Governor Green made the following statement. “Hurricane Lowell is bringing dangerous conditions, including the threat of destructive winds, flash flooding and damaging surf. Closing offices and schools will help keep people off the roads, reduce unnecessary travel and allow emergency crews to focus on protecting our communities. Please remain indoors, avoid unnecessary travel and follow all official emergency instructions.”

State and City offices, the State Judiciary, the University of Hawaii, public schools on O‘ahu and many O‘ahu private schools will be closed on Tuesday, 9/8. The private schools include Hongwanji Mission School and Pacific Buddhist Academy.

Given the Governor’s concern for keeping people off the roads and reducing unnecessary travel and the widespread closure of offices and schools, the decision has been made to close the Hawaii Betsuin as well. This means the Betsuin office and all Betsuin facilities will be closed. For now, this closure is only for Tuesday, 9/8.

Please understand that, depending on conditions, Hawaii Betsuin may need to reevaluate its closure status. If we do, we will try our best to inform as many people as we can. Please watch our website https://hawaiibetsuin.org and our Instagram and Facebook pages for updates.

Thank you for your understanding. Please be safe through this weather event.