Full Notification

HNL Alert from the Oahu Department of Emergency Management

Issued: 04:54 PM 04-01-2026  

City Storm Response Update: Wednesday 4/1

The City and County of Honolulu continues its comprehensive recovery response to the recent Kona low storms. Active cleanup operations are underway and updated community resources are being made to effectively support those impacted be the severe weather.

BWS Support Available for Customers Affected by Recent Kona Low Storms

The Board of Water Supply is here to help customers impacted by the recent Kona Low storms.

• Customers may be eligible for water bill credits for March and April 2026
• Payment deferrals and payment plans are also available

For more information, please call (808) 748-5075 or visit www.boardofwatersupply.com/wecare.

Waialua Community Assistance Center and Sugar Mill Distribution Hub

The City and County of Honolulu announced Wednesday that operations at the Waialua Community Assistance Center (CAC) and the Sugar Mill Distribution Hub will be consolidated into a single facility beginning Friday, April 3, 2026, at Waialua District Park.

The CAC will continue to operate daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. within the park’s gymnasium. The supply Distribution Hub will operate in the park’s paved parking lot along Goodale Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This timetable will better serve residents and reduce traffic impacts for the nearby Waialua Elementary School. Parking for the CAC remains available in the park’s ball field.

The combined operation is designed to streamline services, improve access to critical resources, and enhance coordination among City departments and community partners. Residents will be able to pick up essential supplies at the Distribution Hub, with the CAC continuing to serve as a one-stop location for residents seeking in-person support, including: access to City services, recovery resources, and assistance from partner organizations.

On Easter Sunday, all operations at Waialua District Park will be closed in observance of the holiday. This includes the CAC and Distribution Hub. Services will resume on Monday, April 5, at 10 a.m.

Pop Up Community Assistance Center at BYUH

On Saturday, April 4, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the CAC will be sharing resources with Windward North Shore residents to establish a Community Assistance Fair at the BYU Hawai‘i Gymnasium. These resources include City agencies and other area non-profit organizations. The Distribution Hub at Waialua District Park will remain open, and several Waialua CAC services will remain in place, including the free medical clinic and several non-profit agencies.

Waialua Fire Station Reopening

The Honolulu Fire Department’s Station 14 will return to its normal operations at its firehouse beginning tomorrow, Thursday, April 2. The station was temporarily relocated to Waialua District Park due to flooding.

Debris/Cleanup Removal

Debris hauling operations remain ongoing at the temporary debris storage and reduction site at Patsy T. Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park (CORP). So far today, April 1, crews transported 10 loads (approximately 43 tons) of debris from Waialua to CORP. An additional 17 loads (approximately 200 tons) were transported from CORP to the landfill, and 2 loads (approximately 4 tons) were transported from CORP to a metal recycler.

Curbside storm debris collection in Waialua will take place on Monday, April 6, 2026. This is a one-day collection for Waialua residents only. Residents are asked to place storm debris at the curb by Sunday evening, April 5, to ensure pickup. Crews will conduct this collection while continuing regular operations and supporting ongoing recovery efforts.

Waipahu Convenience Center Notice: The Waipahu Convenience Center may experience temporary delays on Thursday, April 2, due to Hawaiian Electric utility work along Waipahu Depot Street between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Intermittent road closures may result in traffic delays of approximately 15 to 30 minutes. The Waipahu Convenience Center will remain open and continue normal operations during this time. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

The City appreciates the community’s continued cooperation and patience as recovery efforts continue.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Honolulu EMS and the Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) program donated and distributed more than 150,000 essential supplies to communities in Waialua and Waiʻanae impacted by the Kona low storms.

EMS supplies donated and delivered since March 25th:
• 20,000 gloves
• 384 cans of alcohol wipes
• 7,200 Tyvek suits
• 127,750 masks
• 9,464 safety glasses
• 248 five-gallon water tanks
• 131 Dolphin water pumps
• 3,360 bottles of water
• 24 sharps containers
• 300 trash bags

OneOahu.Org

The City has re-launched OneOahu.org, a centralized website serving as the hub for all storm recovery information following the recent Kona low event.

The site brings together critical resources, updates, and services in one easy-to-navigate location, ensuring residents impacted by the storm can quickly find the help they need. Information available on OneOahu.org includes debris removal updates, recovery timelines, assistance programs, community resources, and important contacts.

The website will be continuously updated as recovery efforts progress and additional services become available. Residents are encouraged to check the site regularly for the latest information.