Lala Recovery

Lala destroyed 27 homes and did much damage to many other homes, with Hawaiʻi County estimating $53 million to its facilities and infrastructure.

Live corals already were documented washed ashore on Kauaʻi, while underwater assessments are being mobilized to determine the extent of reef damage and marine debris.

Through its Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation is funding Big Island nonprofits addressing disaster response and future resiliency efforts.

As all four major counties on Hawaiʻi recover from flooding and damages, leaders say coastal retreat, better access and backup power are needed, especially in rural areas.

The department continues assessment and recovery efforts following catastrophic rainfall and flooding caused by Hurricane Lala, which significantly damaged water system infrastructure in the Nā‘ālehu–Wai‘ōhinu area.

More than 75 volunteers during the 2-day donation drive to help Big Island communities impacted by Hurricane Lala collected more than 5,500 individual items, more than 5,000 pounds of nonperishable food and more.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power, roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs and progress, also gives update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.

Hawaiian Electric are in the final stages of restoring electricity and the Department of Water Supply is working hard to restore water access to the final 3% of customers.

As an active hurricane season continues, The Salvation Army corps food pantries in Hilo, Honokaʻa, and Kona are urgently seeking monetary donations to address growing shortages.

According to the Hawaiʻi Farmers Union, Hurricane Lala has caused more than $3 million in reported losses across 79 types of farms.

Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply continues assessment and recovery efforts following Hurricane Lala, impacts from which significantly damaged water system infrastructure, especially in the Nā‘ālehu-Waiʻōhinu area; about 60 accounts remain without service.

Vibrant Hawaiʻi Chief Executive Officer Janice Ikeda writes about how her nonprofit during the past 2 weeks since Hurricane Lala wreaked havoc on the Big Island has seen the power of collaboration, purpose of coordination and what becomes possible when people come together to put their aloha into action.

Students at two schools hardest hit by hurricane reconnect with teachers and classmates as recovery effort continues.

Hawai’i County Department of Water Supply prioritizing restoration efforts for remaining about 60 accounts in Wai‘ōhinu Homestead and portions of South Point Road service areas; department appreciates continued patience and cooperation of customers

Department of Water Supply is prioritizing efforts to restore service to the remaining affected customers in Wai’ōhinu Homestead and portions of the South Point Road service areas, which represents approximately 60 accounts at this time.

Water service also continues to be incrementally expanded to some of the hardest-hit areas in the southern part of the island, including Discovery Harbor, Mark Twain Subdivision, Green Sands Subdivision and South Point Road.

Hawaiian Electric has restored power to nearly all customers affected by Hurricane Lala, a week ahead of its schedule due in part to sustained efforts of local and mainland crews.

There are 220 residents, many kūpuna and veterans, who have been without electricity because of impacts caused by Hurricane Lala, which wreaked havoc on the Big Island two weeks ago.

Two Hawaiʻi companies, Island Energy Services and Big Island Energy, joined forces to provide the fuel in Kurtistown and Pāhala.

Hawaiian Electric has been working to restore power to thousands of customers islandwide since the Category I storm hit the island on Aug. 15.