As Oʻahu prepares for the potential impact of a third Kona low storm in the last three weeks, the City and County of Honolulu is moving into full readiness mode, applying lessons learned from the previous two storms to strengthen response efforts and protect residents.
City officials emphasized that while recovery continues in hard-hit communities, including Waialua, Haleʻiwa, Kahuku, and Lāʻie, preparations for another possible storm are already underway across all departments.
The City is on full alert and implementing enhanced island-wide monitoring, placing additional personnel in high-risk areas to provide real-time situational awareness and enable faster responses.
The Department of Emergency Management’s Emergency Operations Center will be fully activated beginning Wednesday, April 8, to coordinate operations across Oʻahu.
“We said after the last two storms that we would learn from them and do better, and that is exactly what we are doing,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “We are on high alert, fully mobilized, and deploying teams across Oʻahu to keep people safe. You will see more personnel in the field, faster response, and stronger coordination across all agencies. Our message to the public is simple: be prepared, stay informed, and do not wait to act if you feel unsafe.”
