Lala Recovery
Boil water notice issued for Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply Waiʻōhinu-Nāʻālehu customers
Officials advise customers in those areas to NOT drink tap water without boiling it first; boiling destroys bacteria and other organisms that could be present in the water.
Precautions urged by state health officials following Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala
Major storms create environmental conditions that can be detrimental to public health; state health officials urge the public to keep these safety guidelines in mind as people clean up after the storm.
SNAP recipients to be reimbursed from food loss caused by Hurricane Lala
In the aftermath of Hurricane Lala’s severe weather and power outages, SNAP recipients are eligible for replacement benefits to regain lost food resources,
Convoy of Lala relief supplies delivered to hard hit Kaʻū District
Supplies were donated by community members and local businesses and were trucked in by volunteers in coordination with the county and nonprofit organizations.
Hurricane Lala recovery: Restoring full access, utility services to Ka‘ū remains top priority, county says
As of Tuesday afternoon, Hawai‘i County has received 263 residential and 18 commercial damage reports in the wake of Hurricane Lala.
Hawai‘i Police Department hosting Fill a Police Cruiser Kōkua events to support Lala recovery
The department’s Kona and Hilo community policing sections are partnering with local businesses and community organizations to collect essential supplies for individuals and families affected by the hurricane. Collection events are planned for Aug. 20 in Kona and Hilo.
Lala struck in darkness. With no power, no cell service, one Nā‘ālehu resident prayed with her dog
Ka‘ū residents talk about their fear while Hurricane Lala struck at night, and the sadness when morning came and they could see the damage.
Vibrant Hawaiʻi is handling Hurricane Lala recovery operations day by day, hour by hour
On Monday, volunteers handed out bottled water, groceries, chili made by a community member and 200 burritos donated by Luquins Mexican Restaurant in Pāhoa.
Hurricane Lala leaves native birds injured, grounded across Hawaiʻi Island
Following Hurricane Lala, Hawaiʻi Island officials urge locals to exercise caution as they may encounter displaced or injured native birds.
Lala Recovery: 6 bridges not destroyed as feared, but plenty of damage to repair, debris to cleanup
“The Ka‘ū District is actually going to become accessible in just days instead of weeks or months like some people had worried,” Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda said.
Kaʻū water systems issue precautionary boil notice for customers in Punaluʻu, Wood Valley
Punaluʻu Water and Sanitation serves about 200 customers along ʻAlahaki, Nīnole roads in Punaluʻu area; Wood Valley Water and Farm Co-op serves about 100 customers in Wood Valley.
Police identify 93-year-old victim of Hurricane Lala, a former elementary school teacher on the Big Island
A resident of Nāʻālehu said the victim, who was identified by police as May Doi, had lived by herself and was tiny, under 100 pounds.
Department of Water Supply issues precautionary water boil notice for Pāhala
Due to the impact of Hurricane Lala, residents in Pāhala are under a boil-water advisory, requiring all drinking and cooking water to be boiled following system damage
Cut off Kaʻū Hospital now has access; path cleared on Highway 11 for first responders and staff
The rural hospital with 17 patients had been isolated due to raging floodwaters from Hurricane Lala leaving portions of Highway 11 impassable or washed out.
