O‘ahu spared the worst of Hurricane Lowell as the city turns its attention to Kaua‘i
HONOLULU – Oʻahu appears to have been spared the worst of Hurricane Lowell overnight, and the City and County of Honolulu is thanking residents for taking the storm seriously, staying informed, and heeding warnings as the City begins assessing conditions across the island Tuesday morning.
The Tropical Storm Warning for Oʻahu has been discontinued. A Flash Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory remain in effect, and residents and visitors should continue to use caution around flooded roadways, streams, and shorelines.
City crews are assessing conditions across Oʻahu this morning and responding to any storm-related impacts.
“We are incredibly grateful this morning that Oʻahu appears to have been spared the worst of Hurricane Lowell,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “I also want to say mahalo to everyone across this island who listened, prepared, and took the warnings seriously. We asked people not to become complacent, and you responded. You stayed informed, you adjusted your plans, and you helped us get through a long night safely.”
The Mayor emphasized that residents should continue to use caution Tuesday morning and allow City crews and first responders time to assess conditions.
“Our work on Oʻahu is not completely finished, but our attention is also turning to our neighbors on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau,” Mayor Blangiardi said. “They took the brunt of this storm, and we know there are people waking up this morning to damage and a very different situation than we are experiencing here. We are one state, and when one island needs help, we step up. We are already looking at what resources we can provide and stand ready to support Kauaʻi County in whatever way they need us.”
The City’s Emergency Operations Center remains activated as departments assess conditions and coordinate response operations across Oʻahu.
City officials are also communicating with state and county partners to determine what assistance Kauaʻi may need. The City is prepared to make personnel, equipment, and other resources available as requests for assistance are received and conditions allow.
City and County of Honolulu offices and non-essential City services remain closed today as previously announced. Essential operations and emergency response functions continue.
The closure gives City crews and first responders the opportunity to assess roadways, parks, facilities and other infrastructure following the overnight storm and address any damage, debris, flooding or other hazards.
Residents should continue to avoid flooded roadways, downed power lines, fallen trees and debris. Dangerous ocean conditions also remain a concern, and residents and visitors should continue to follow warnings and instructions from Honolulu Ocean Safety and the National Weather Service.
The City will provide additional information later today regarding storm impacts, City facilities, and the resumption of normal government operations.
Residents should continue monitoring HNL Alert, the City and County of Honolulu, the National Weather Service, and trusted local news and weather sources for updates.
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