Honokaa schools being evacuated due to chemical smell.
Honokaa Elementary, Intermediate and High Schools are being evacuated and are closed for the day as a precaution due to a chemical odor.
Students who ride the bus are being bused home. For students who don't ride the bus, parents may pick up High School and Intermediate students on Mamane Street and Elementary School students on Pakalana Street.
Pakalana Street is closed to everyone else.
The Fire Department's Haz-Mat team is responding.
The Department of Education will provide parents with additional information by telephone.
The public is advised to avoid the area unless they are picking up students.
Address/Location
Hawaii Police Department
349 Kapiolani St
Hilo, HI 96720
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 808-935-3311