PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, KEKAHA – Commander Navy Region Hawaii has set Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) two at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) ahead of forecasted tropical storm weather expected from Hurricane Lowell. PMRF is completing all preparations for the storm.
PMRF continues to monitor Hurricane Lowell to ensure the safety and security of base personnel and residents with plans to secure facilities contingent upon weather updates.
As a reminder, PMRF’s guest pass access, Morale, Welfare, Recreation (MWR) facilities, guest cottages and all recreation facilities remain closed at TCCOR two status.
The PMRF Navy Exchange will operate normal business hours today during TCCOR two for last-minute preparations but may close without prior notice at higher TCCOR levels.
For residents living on base, be prepared to safely shelter in place; no evacuations are currently planned for PMRF base housing at this time. Residents will be notified if they are to be relocated to safe havens on base.
For more information on emergency preparedness and weather-related resources:
• U.S. Government Preparedness sites: www.ready.navy.mil or www.ready.gov
• Hawaii Emergency Management Agency: https://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema
• NOAA weather forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=HIZ003
• Kauai County shelter information: https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Emergency-Management-Agency
PMRF personnel should continue to monitor AtHoc messages and the PMRF and Navy Region Hawaii Facebook pages for official updates throughout the storm event.
• PMRF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pacificmissilerangefacility
• Navy Region Hawaii Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NavyRegionHawaii/