Before he learned about the decision to keep theaters open, he said he was planning to get her an oxygen tank. Two years ago, she developed life-threatening pneumonia after New Year's Eve, Dias said. Some outdoor areas won't be affected by smoke and also are safe havens. Smoke won't reach the camp, situated at the top of the Waianae mountain range, but fireworks will be visible to Diamond Head. About 96 beds are still available, and tent camping also will be allowed.
Fireworks are illegal on the property.
But these safe havens won't work for everyone, particularly the elderly, the infirm and small children. And house-bound people will have to come up with their own plans. Her son breathes with assistance from a bypass machine, which pushes air into his lungs to keep them expanded. Her husband also suffers from a lung ailment. And Smalley-Bower is legally blind, so she can't drive them anywhere in case of an emergency.