HONOLULU — As Oʻahu continues to recover from the recent Kona low storms, the City and County of Honolulu remains committed to supporting impacted communities. Crews are actively working across the island to remove debris, restore affected areas, and assist residents as additional resources continue to arrive.
Mayor Blangiardi Visits The Incident Management Team & ʻŌtake Camp
Mayor Rick Blangiardi visited the Honolulu Incident Management Team command center, where he met with local responders and FDNY team members deployed to support recovery efforts. During the visit, the Mayor received a detailed briefing on ongoing North Shore operations and thanked crews for their coordination and commitment to helping communities recover.
Later that afternoon, Mayor Blangiardi traveled to Waialua, touring one of the hardest-hit areas at ʻŌtake Camp. He met with City crews and private contractors working to clear the stream and reduce ongoing impacts. The Mayor also visited the Community Assistance Center, where he spoke directly with residents navigating the aftermath of the flooding and reaffirmed the City’s commitment to supporting the community through recovery.
Debris Collection Locations No Longer Accepting Debris
Starting today, the ʻŌtake Camp and Long Bridge debris collection points will no longer be accepting debris. Residents are asked to bring materials to the regular convenience center. For locations and hours of operation, please go to opala.org.
New Donation Center Location
A new donation center is also opening at Brigham Young University–Hawaiʻi in Lāʻie (55-220 Kulanui Street). The site will accept donations, provide distribution to those in need, and offer limited trash disposal support.
The donation center will operate Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and will remain open through April 11.
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