Full Notification

HNL Alert from the Oahu Department of Emergency Management

Issued: 02:22 PM 04-10-2026  

Incident Type: FLASH FLOODING

Location: Otake Camp

Alert Details: TAKE ACTION - EVACUATE NOW

Extremely dangerous flooding is occurring.

An Evacuation Order has been issued for the following area(s): Otake Camp in Waialua.

Map: https://p.veoci.com/hnlevac

Go to high ground. If trapped, go to highest floor/roof. Flood waters can move swiftly and rise rapidly. Driving into flooded areas is extremely dangerous and may result in injury or death.

Emergency responders are in the area with high water vehicles to notify anyone in the area and assist with evacuations.

The closest shelter location is Wahiawa District Park. View locations and details can be found at https://p.veoci.com/hnlshelter.

It is not necessary to evacuate any other area at this time but residents on the North Shore are encouraged to limit travel to necessary trips only due to flood impacts across the North Shore.

Actions to Take   

Take the following protective actions and LEAVE NOW if you are in the evacuation area. 

1. Gather family members. Assist neighbors who need help evacuating if you can do so safely.
2. Bring pets if you can locate and secure them quickly. 
3. Do not delay to pack or prepare your home. Take only essential items you have ready to go NOW. 
4. Alert neighbors who may not have received this message if you are able to do so safely and quickly.

If you cannot evacuate and water is rising in your home, move to a higher floor. If you are trapped, go to the highest level. Stay out of attics without a way onto the roof. Call 911. If you cannot call, signal for help.

LEAVE NOW or go to high ground or the highest floor of your home if you cannot evacuate.

DO NOT walk or drive through moving water or on flooded roadways

Stay out of the area until emergency officials advise it is safe to return.

Call 911 for emergencies only. Do not call 911 for information or non-emergency situations.

Stay Informed

Check alert.hnlalert.gov for updates or monitor local radio and TV stations.

This message will be updated in 4 hours or sooner if the situation changes.

Instructions:

Take the following protective actions and LEAVE NOW if you are in the evacuation area. 

1. Gather family members. Assist neighbors who need help evacuating if you can do so safely.
2. Bring pets if you can locate and secure them quickly. 
3. Do not delay to pack or prepare your home. Take only essential items you have ready to go NOW. 
4. Alert neighbors who may not have received this message if you are able to do so safely and quickly.

If you cannot evacuate and water is rising in your home, move to a higher floor. If you are trapped, go to the highest level. Stay out of attics without a way onto the roof. Call 911. If you cannot call, signal for help.

LEAVE NOW or go to high ground or the highest floor of your home if you cannot evacuate.

DO NOT walk or drive through moving water or on flooded roadways

Stay out of the area until emergency officials advise it is safe to return.

Call 911 for emergencies only. Do not call 911 for information or non-emergency situations.

Emergency responders are in the area with high water vehicles to notify anyone in the area and assist with evacuations.

The closest shelter location is Wahiawa District Park. View locations and details can be found at https://p.veoci.com/hnlshelter.

It is not necessary to evacuate any other area at this time but residents on the North Shore are encouraged to limit travel to necessary trips only due to flood impacts across the North Shore.