Kadena Ledger
Kadena Ledger is a monthly magazine that covers news and events happening on Kadena Air Base, the largest United States Air Force base in Asia.
Kadena Ledger: Air Base Braces for Hurricane
Lane
Hurricane Lane is expected to make landfall in the Hawaiian Islands on Friday, August 25. The Kaua’i Army National Guard’s Air Base is preparing for the storm and has activated their emergency operations center.
The Air Base has set up a shelter in place and is working to ensure the safety of their personnel and assets. They have also activated their emergency operations center and are working to ensure the airfield can be used in case of an emergency.
There is no current estimate of how much damage Hurricane Lane will cause, but the Air Base is ready for whatever comes their way.
Kadena Ledger: Local Businesses Prepare for Hurricane
Irma
Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall in Florida on Sunday morning. As businesses and residents prepare for the storm, here are some of the local businesses that are gearing up.
Kadena Ledger:Residents Stockpile Supplies
in Wake of Harvey
Residents in Houston and across Texas are stockpiling supplies in anticipation of Hurricane Harvey, which is expected to make landfall later this week.
Residents have been stocking up on food, water, and emergency supplies, and some have even started building storm shelters.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has urged residents to prepare for the hurricane by staying informed and taking the necessary precautions.
“This is a very big storm, and we are urging everyone in Houston and throughout Harris County to take the proper precautions to protect themselves and their families,” Turner said in a statement.
The National Weather Service has warned that Hurricane Harvey could bring life-threatening flooding and wind damage to parts of Texas.
Kadena Ledger: Schools Close Ahead of Hurricane
Irma
Schools in Florida are closing ahead of Hurricane Irma. This includes all public schools in Broward County, which is home to Fort Lauderdale.
Kadena Ledger: Flights Canceled as Hurricane Approaches
Hurricane Irma is bearing down on the Caribbean and Florida, and flights have been cancelled as a result. The Category 5 storm has already killed at least 10 people as it moves up the Atlantic.
Kadena Ledger: Emergency Crews Stand By
As Fire Burns Near Yosemite National Park
A large wildfire is burning near Yosemite National Park. The park is warning visitors to be aware of the fire and stay away from the area.
Kadena Ledger: Hurricane Watch Issued
For Kaua’i
The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane watch for Kaua’i County. This means that conditions are favorable for the development of a hurricane, and people in the area should take precautions. A watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of a hurricane, but it is not yet a warning.
Kadena Ledger: base commander urges residents to evacuate
Residents of Kadena Air Base are urged to evacuate due to the eruption of the Kilauea Volcano.
Kadena Ledger: conditions deteriorating as hurricane nears
The Kanada Ledger is reporting that conditions are deteriorating as Hurricane Irma approaches the Caribbean.
Irma is a Category 5 hurricane with winds of up to 185 mph. It is expected to make landfall in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
Kadena Ledger: base on lockdown as hurricane approaches
"Kadena Ledger" is reporting that the island is currently on lockdown as Hurricane Irma approaches.
Kadena Ledger: mandatory evacuation ordered for base residents
The Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan has issued a mandatory evacuation order for its residents.
The order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.
Residents are advised to leave the base immediately and not return until further notice.
No other information is available at this time.
Kadena Ledger: hurricane batters base, causing widespread damage
Hurricane Florence made landfall on the east coast of the United States on September 14 as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm rapidly intensified as it moved towards land, becoming a Category 5 hurricane on September 17. As of September 19, Florence had caused widespread damage and at least 34 deaths.
