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Hawaii Braces for Catastrophic Flooding from Hurricane Nolo
25 Sep
Summary
- Hurricane Nolo threatens catastrophic flooding and mudslides in Hawaii.
- Over 230 National Guard members activated, schools closed preemptively.
- Communities are still recovering from severe weather earlier this summer.
Hurricane Nolo is projected to cause catastrophic and life-threatening flooding in Hawaii on Friday. The state has responded by activating over 230 Hawaii National Guard members and closing schools in anticipation of the storm. Although Nolo is expected to move west and not make a direct landfall, it is still forecast to bring heavy rainfall and large, damaging waves to coastal areas.
This impending storm strikes communities still grappling with the aftermath of severe weather events from earlier this summer. These past events led to destroyed homes, washed-out roads, and prolonged power outages. Residents express deep concern that Nolo could undo their slow progress in rebuilding, with some still displaced from the previous hurricane in August.
Authorities are urging residents and tourists to prepare emergency plans, secure their properties against high winds and potential flooding, and consider evacuating to safer locations. Governor Josh Green has requested a federal disaster declaration to access additional support and funds. Senator Brian Schatz highlighted the increasing frequency of such disasters, linking them to the climate crisis and advocating for reduced pollution and increased clean energy initiatives.
