Ke Ala Hou, A New Path Forward – April 2026 Kona Low Storm Recovery

The state has been working closely with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and North Shore area lawmakers and we have secured 80 rooms at the Inn at Schofield in Wahiawā through April 30. The city is also making available more than 50 additional housing units. On the neighbor islands, the state is working to utilize Hale o Laʻiē and short-term rentals for households whose homes were rendered uninhabitable by storm damage. The Major Disaster Fund will be used to cover the cost of hotel stays for residents displaced by the recent storms. Residents who need assistance are encouraged to call Aloha United Way at 211 or register at ready.hawaii.gov.

The Hawaiʻi National Guard carried out evacuations at Otake Camp during severe flooding. The Guard continues to support debris removal and emergency logistics statewide.

Futhermore, mobile clinics were stood up on the North Shore and on Maui, with Kaiser Permanente deploying support to Kula following the relocation of patients from Kula Hospital.

The Hawai'i Department of Transportation has worked tirelessly to reopen highways blocked by mudslides and fallen trees, as well as remove large debris and hazardous materials. The state and county deployed water buffaloes to communities in Waialua, Haleʻiwa and at Sunset Elementary to ensure continued access to safe water.

For those who would like to volunteer, there are opportunities available through trusted local nonprofit organizations. Please contact the organizations directly to learn more about their current needs and sign-up opportunities.