HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s intensive cleanup efforts continue across Oʻahu today, with concentrated efforts on the North Shore, the West Side, and Mānoa. City crews are actively clearing debris and coordinating large-scale hauling operations:
As of today, seven Department of Environmental Services (ENV) trucks are transporting debris from the North Shore to a temporary staging site at Central Oʻahu Regional Park (CORP). At least seven private haulers are also assisting in transport.
More than a dozen ENV staff are stationed at CORP to manage incoming debris. Environmental safeguards, including sediment runoff prevention and emergency fencing, are in place, and the site is monitored 24/7.
On Monday, 53 truckloads totaling approximately 2,100 tons of debris were delivered to CORP.
On Tuesday, 43 truckloads totaling an estimated 1,900 tons of debris were delivered to CORP
Debris Removal and Infrastructure:
The Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) continues to spearhead on-the-ground debris removal and infrastructure clearing:
Three DFM crews are operating six dump trucks in Otake Camp.
Additional crews are clearing Haona Street and assisting with debris removal at Long Bridge in coordination with ENV.
Tomorrow, DFM will work with the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation to remove mud debris from Kaukonahua Stream Bridge.
On Monday, DFM cleared landslides on Pūpūkea Road and Alapio Road and pumped floodwaters from Kē Nui Road.
Elsewhere, crews are actively addressing storm impacts:
In Mānoa, heavy equipment and multiple crews are clearing roads and canals following flooding.
In DFM’s Waiʻanae District, most debris has been cleared from City roads, including Pūhāwai Road and Haleahi Road.
Residents in Waialua and Haleʻiwa are encouraged to continue placing storm-related debris at the curb for collection.
Storm debris may also be taken to City transfer stations and convenience centers, open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. H-POWER is accepting commercial municipal solid waste, while Waimānalo Gulch is accepting residential construction debris such as dirt, rock, and concrete.
Debris Pick-Up Locations: Link
Mayor Visits Affected Neighborhoods:
Today, Mayor Rick Blangiardi visited multiple locations on Oʻahu where City flood cleanup efforts are underway. That included stops in Mānoa, Nānākuli, Central Oʻahu Regional Park and Waialua.
Mayor Blangiardi observed first-hand the clearance of debris, rubbish, and floodwaters from roadways and canals. Mayor Blangiardi thanked the City crews for their hard work on behalf of our communities. City crews will continue to work daily in all communities throughout the recovery process.
Report Damage:
Residents who sustained damage to their homes are strongly encouraged to report it to the City by visiting: https://www.honolulu.gov/dem/homedamage/
Submitting a report will help ensure all damages are accounted for as the City compiles information to support a potential request for federal assistance.
Officials Urge the Public to Stay Out of Storm-Affected Areas:
The City and County of Honolulu is urging the public to avoid entering storm-affected areas in Waialua and Haleʻiwa unless they are residents, authorized workers, emergency personnel, or directly involved in recovery efforts following the recent Kona Low storm system.
Officials have received reports of individuals traveling into impacted communities to observe storm damage. This unnecessary travel is creating dangerous conditions, contributing to traffic congestion, and hindering emergency response and cleanup operations. Storm-affected zones remain active emergency and work areas, with crews working to restore services and stabilize impacted neighborhoods.
Junk Vehicle Program:
The Department of Customer Services (DCS) urges residents to help keep Oʻahu clean by accepting the City’s offer to take away their unwanted vehicles for free.
The City’s Junk Vehicle Program is designed to reduce the number of unwanted cars, trucks, motorcycles and mopeds across Oahu.
Visit https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/junk-a-vehicle/ to get started. Complete the junking a vehicle form, and make an appointment at www.AlohaQ.org to visit a satellite city hall to submit the form, the vehicle’s license plates and title papers.
Instructions will be provided at that time for vehicle pick up and disposal. The vehicle must be free of trash, accessible to a tow truck, and have at least two inflated tires to be towed.
Remember, surrendering a vehicle for junking does not relieve the owner of any financial responsibility such as liens, criminal charges, or citations.
Sign Up for HNL Alert:
City officials encourage residents to remain attentive to future weather and shelter updates through HNL Alert. Residents can register online at hnlalert.gov to receive emergency information and regular storm updates. To receive urgent alerts only, text HNLALERT to 888-777 to quickly subscribe and receive the most important notifications by text message.
