Full Notification

HNL Alert from the Oahu Department of Emergency Management

Issued: 01:18 PM 03-12-2026  

Incident Type: FLASH FLOODING

Location: Island-wide

Status Information

Emergency Shelter Status: SCHEDULED TO OPEN as of 03-12-2026 05:00 PM

The City and County of Honolulu will open emergency shelters for impacted residents and visitors at 5:00pm today, Thursday, March 12 ahead of the anticipated most severe impacts from the Kona Low Storm. These shelters will be available throughout the storm for residents and visitors who need a safe place to go. The shelters are operated in partnership between the City and the Hawaii Red Cross and along with support from houseless outreach providers in coordination with Partners In Care.

The most current list of shelter locations is available p.veoci.com/hnlshelter and will be updated throughout the storm.

Actions to Take   

Residents seeking shelter are advised to bring their own food and basic necessities if at all possible. All locations are pet-friendly but pets must be secure on a leash or in a carrier. Owners must care for their pets and bring all supplies needed. Sites are staffed by small teams of workers to help keep the facilities safe and will have limited supplies on hand. The public is advised to bring what they will need to be comfortable with them.

The City is announcing shelter locations at this time as a precautionary measure in anticipation of impacts. There are no current evacuations in effect. 

If residents are alerted during the severe weather that evacuation is necessary, do not wait. Take action immediately. If at any point during the storm residents begin to feel unsafe, they are encouraged to evacuate to a safer location even there have not been any evacuations ordered.

Stay Informed

Monitor https://alert.hnlalert.gov for updates.