Announcement in Oahu
ANNOUNCEMENT: Reposting from Office of the Governor of Hawai‘i "State, county and federal partners continue coordinated response efforts as a second Kona Low impacts the state, with cleanup ongoing on Oʻahu and preparations underway for Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island. Response efforts have included 7 people and 1 dog rescued by federal partners, alongside significant support from the Hawaiʻi National Guard, which has activated about 200 Soldiers and Airmen statewide. Guard teams have assisted approximately 50 civilians on Oʻahu, including 47 people and 2 dogs rescued by Blackhawk helicopters in Waiʻanae, and multiple evacuations in Waialua using 21 High Water Vehicle Teams positioned across the islands. Emergency operations remain strong with zero air medical transport failures statewide, though one ambulance was lost to flooding (crew safe). Additional support remains on standby, including 120+ U.S. Army personnel and five out-of-state EMS teams if needed. Healthcare systems remain stable with no catastrophic injuries reported and hospital capacity within normal limits. Impacts include 99 patients relocated from Kula Hospital, 18 psychiatric patients safely transferred on Oʻahu, and 10 hypothermia patients treated early in the storm. Public health officials continue to warn residents to stay out of contaminated floodwaters as statewide brown water advisories remain in effect and multiple sewage spills have been reported. Monitoring continues for water quality, disease risk and environmental hazards. The Hawaiʻi National Guard also continues to support monitoring at Wahiawā Dam, where water levels remain high and fluctuating, and is actively assisting with search and rescue operations on the North Shore. State crews are addressing road damage, landslides and drainage issues statewide, while airports and harbors remain operational. All state parks on Oʻahu remain closed for safety. Residents and visitors are urged to stay vigilant, avoid hazardous areas and follow official guidance as impacts continue.