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HNL Alert from the Oahu Department of Emergency Management

Issued: 05:46 PM 03-28-2026  

City Response Update: Saturday 3/28

The City and County of Honolulu continues recovery operations across Oʻahu following the recent Kona low systems, with debris hauling now underway and emergency crews continuing to provide supplies and assistance to impacted communities.

Final shelter at Kāneʻohe District Park closed today:

As recovery efforts continue, shelter operations at Kāneʻohe District Park have ended today as the City and its partners transition displaced residents from emergency shelter into temporary housing and ongoing recovery assistance, including case management, rental assistance, and longer-term housing support.

Debris Removal and Trash Hauling:

The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services (ENV) announced that debris hauling began today from the temporary debris storage and reduction site at Patsy T. Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park. To date, it is estimated that more than 5,400 tons of debris have been collected at the site, including approximately 30 tons received today, much of it transported by private commercial haulers who assisted with cleanup efforts in the North Shore community. Multiple truckloads of debris were hauled from the site to the landfill today.

In Waialua, crews are also clearing mud and debris from the river near Otake Camp to help improve water flow and reduce future flooding risk. This effort is an example of private contractors and government agencies working together to accelerate recovery and protect the community. The City extends its mahalo to the crews for their continued hard work in challenging conditions.

The public is advised not to move debris from beaches into public areas or roadways. Debris removal operations are currently focused on residential areas, and moving debris from shorelines may delay cleanup efforts in impacted communities. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as recovery operations continue.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS):

Honolulu’s Emergency Medical Services have been delivering emergency supplies to the North Shore and West Side to assist in the recovery of the Kona low.

Supplies included:

• 200+ 5 gallon water bottles
• 20,000+ gloves
• 2,600 Tyvek suits
• 48,000 surgical masks
• 5,040 safety glasses

These supplies were distributed to community members at various locations over the last several days in Waialua and Wai’anae.

Some of the personal protective equipment (PPE) from EMS ended up at a community cleanup at Mākaha Beach Park, including thousands of masks and Tyvek suits. The Department of Facility Maintenance delivered the PPE this morning, while the team from the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts helped out with the cleanup in Mākaha and another one at Pililāʻau Beach Park.

Starting Monday 3/30, the free mobile outreach medical clinic operated by the City and County of Honolulu with the University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Hawai’i H.O.M.E. (Homeless Outreach & Medical Education) Project will move to the Waialua District Park. The free mobile clinic opened a week ago to provide north shore residents impacted by the catastrophic flooding, with free medical assessments and treatment. The clinic will continue to operate Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Paramedics from the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and a nurse from the Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) program along with doctors and medical students from the H.O.M.E. Project will continue to provide onsite care. Since opening, the team treated nearly 100 people for illnesses and injuries suffered as a result of the Kona Low storms.

Community Assistance Center (CAC):

The Community Assistance Center at Waialua District Park remains open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to assist residents impacted by the storm. Today alone, the center served more than 120 affected residents. Services available include medical assistance, replacement of vital records, replacement of driver’s licenses and state IDs, housing assistance and case management, disaster assistance information, and real property tax relief information.

Parking is available at Waialua District Park, with additional parking available at Waialua Elementary School on Saturday and Sunday.

Multi-Agency Damage Assessment Efforts:

The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), Department of Design and Construction (DDC), and Department of Community Services (DCS) conducted an island-wide damage assessment on Friday across areas impacted by last week’s Kona low storm.

Nearly 70 inspectors have been deployed as part of this coordinated, multi-agency effort. This force is led by more than 50 personnel from DPP, working alongside teams from DDC and DCS. Inspection teams are surveying affected communities such as Waialua, Haleʻiwa, Mānoa, Waianae, Nanakuli, Wahiawa, Kunia, and all other areas across Oʻahu that reported damage.