Chapter FourThe power company managed to get the electrical outage repaired. Most important at a critical time as this was that people were kept informed of the hurricane's course. Historically, many people remained unprepared for disasters. Not everyone had battery-operated radios.
Most likely, Keoki had called to check on her safety. She knew he was involved in bringing people from homes already damaged by wind into shelters. She hoped to hear from him again but most of the phone lines would soon be confiscated for emergency use should the threat of disaster become imminent. How thoughtful it was of Keoki to take the time to check on her.
The ominous sound of wind and rain worsened. Her decorations of dried bamboo stalks and silk leaves and flowers rustled. Loose papers flew and her mo
