HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu continues to advance recovery efforts across Oʻahu following the recent Kona Low storms, with debris removal operations ongoing, community assistance services in place, and additional resources being deployed to support impacted residents and neighborhoods.
Waialua Community Assistance Center (CAC)
The Waialua Community Assistance Center continues to serve as the primary recovery hub for residents impacted by the Kona Low storms. On Wednesday, 129 households were served, bringing the total number of households assisted to over 900 since opening last Thursday.
The Waialua CAC is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Waialua District Park gymnasium. Parking is available at Waialua District Park, with additional parking available at Waialua Elementary School. Visitors are encouraged to follow posted signage for parking and shuttle information.
Beginning Friday, April 3 the community-led Sugar Mill Distribution Hub will relocate to Waialua District Park’s parking lot along Goodale Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The combined operation is designed to streamline services, improve access to critical resources, and enhance coordination among City departments and community partners. Residents will be able to pick up essential supplies at the Distribution Hub, with the CAC continuing to serve as a one-stop location for residents seeking in-person support, including: access to City services, recovery resources, and assistance from partner organizations.
Lā‘ie CAC (Saturday Only – April 4)
On Saturday, April 4, most CAC services will temporarily relocate to the BYU–Hawaiʻi Gymnasium in Lā‘ie from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. to provide recovery assistance to windward and North Shore residents who may have difficulty traveling to Waialua.
Waipahu Convenience Center Notice
The Waipahu Convenience Center may experience temporary delays today, April 2, due to Hawaiian Electric utility work along Waipahu Depot Street between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Intermittent road closures may result in traffic delays of approximately 15 to 30 minutes. The Waipahu Convenience Center will remain open and continue normal operations during this time. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
Waialua Fire Station Reopening
The Honolulu Fire Department’s Station 14 is expected to return to its normal operations at its firehouse beginning today, Thursday, April 2. The station was temporarily relocated to Waialua District Park due to flooding.
Debris/Cleanup Removal
Debris hauling operations remain ongoing at the temporary debris storage and reduction site at Patsy T. Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park (CORP). As of Wednesday, April 1, crews transported 10 loads (approximately 43 tons) of debris from Waialua to CORP. An additional 17 loads (approximately 200 tons) were transported from CORP to the landfill, and 2 loads (approximately 4 tons) were transported from CORP to a metal recycler.
Curbside storm debris collection in Waialua will take place on Monday, April 6, 2026. This is a one-day collection for Waialua residents only. Residents are asked to place storm debris at the curb by Sunday evening, April 5, to ensure pickup. Crews will conduct this collection while continuing regular operations and supporting ongoing recovery efforts.
OneOahu.Org
The City has re-launched OneOahu.org, a centralized website serving as the hub for all storm recovery information following the recent Kona low event.
The site brings together critical resources, updates, and services in one easy-to-navigate location, ensuring residents impacted by the storm can quickly find the help they need. Information available on OneOahu.org includes debris removal updates, recovery timelines, assistance programs, community resources, and important contacts.
The website will be continuously updated as recovery efforts progress and additional services become available. Residents are encouraged to check the site regularly for the latest information.
For more information, visit www.OneOahu.org.
