HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s island-wide recovery efforts remain active as crews continue to clear debris, assess impacted areas, and offer services to assist those impacted by the Kona low storms. The City greatly appreciates our communities’ cooperation as recovery efforts continue.
Damage Assessments
The City continues to work with state and federal partners to assess damage in impacted communities. Thus far, the City has received 1,460 damage reports from community members and the City is now in the confirmation process. Preliminary assessments include:
• 23 homes destroyed
• 265 homes with major damage
• 35 homes temporarily inaccessible
Damage assessment teams remain in the field conducting additional inspections and outreach. Theses assessments are a vital component of securing federal disaster relief funds.
Residents are warned, however, to take precautions against potential scams. Do not give out personal information to unknown callers and do not trust people asking for money for aid.
Cleanup/Debris Removal
City crews and contractors are still actively removing debris in affected areas across the North Shore. Debris hauling operations continue at the temporary debris storage and reduction site at Patsy T. Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park (CORP).
As of 3 p.m. today, 48 loads of debris have been brought to CORP, weighing an estimated 200 tons. Meanwhile, six loads, totaling an estimated at 65 tons were transported from CORP to the landfill.
Community Assistance Center (CAC)
More resources for those impacted by the Kona low storms are available at the Community Assistance Center (CAC) at Waialua District Park, including a free mobile clinic provided by Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. Today as of 3:30 p.m., 59 households have been assisted, increasing the total amount to more than 500 since the opening of the CAC on Thursday.
Services provided by the CAC include: replacement of vital records and identification, housing support, and information on available disaster assistance programs. In addition, affected Waialua residents will also be able to pick up a free 7-day HOLO card. There is a limited supply and are only available to affected Waialua residents.
The CAC is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Parking is available at Waialua District Park with additional parking at Waialua Elementary School on weekends only. Visitors are advised to follow posted signage for parking and shuttle information.
OneOahu.Org
The City and County of Honolulu launched OneOahu.org today. This centralized website is serving as the hub for all storm recovery information following the recent Kona low.
OneOahu.org provides 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.
