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2008 Oahu Flooding Response

January 3, 2025
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2000's, HING History

HIANG airmen answered the State’s Call in December 2008 after torrential rains caused millions of dollars in damage to property on Oahu’s north shore and Waiane coast. In a joint effort with Hawaii Army National Soldiers, HIANG Airmen helped residents at Disaster Assistance Recovery Centers and removed debris from stream beds to help prevent future flooding.

– 2009 Annual Report pp. 17
TEAMWORK – SCD Plans and Operations Branch Chief Vic Gustafson (middle) assists a volunteer and a Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier in clearing debris alongside a Haleiwa stream during Operation LAUWAI. Shelly Ichishita photo.
TEAMWORK – SCD Plans and Operations Branch Chief Vic Gustafson (middle) assists a volunteer and a Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier in clearing debris alongside a Haleiwa stream during Operation LAUWAI. Shelly Ichishita photo.
(Picture from the 2009 Annual Report)