{"id":5943,"date":"2021-12-06T15:45:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T01:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/?p=5943"},"modified":"2026-05-01T12:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T22:59:43","slug":"news-release-its-not-over-yet-hawai%ca%bbi-emergency-management-agency-offers-guidance-as-kona-low-storm-moves-westward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/news-release-its-not-over-yet-hawai%ca%bbi-emergency-management-agency-offers-guidance-as-kona-low-storm-moves-westward\/","title":{"rendered":"NEWS RELEASE: It\u2019s Not Over Yet: Hawai\u02bbi Emergency Management Agency Offers Guidance as \u201cKona Low\u201d Storm Moves Westward"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dec. 6, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HONOLULU<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 A powerful \u201cKona low\u201d weather system continues to affect Hawai\u02bbi Monday, with torrential rain, damaging winds, and high tides expected&nbsp;over&nbsp;the next several days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portions of the island of Maui saw as much as 12 inches of rain overnight, while&nbsp;O\u02bbahu and Kaua\u02bbi&nbsp;could see similar downpours&nbsp;and high winds&nbsp;in the days ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brunt of the storm\u2019s effect struck Hawai\u02bbi island, Maui and Moloka\u02bbi on Sunday and overnight,&nbsp;washing out roads,&nbsp;knocking out power,&nbsp;and flooding stream beds,&nbsp;drainage channels and low-lying areas. High tides and high surf also contributed to flooding&nbsp;near ports and river mouths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of&nbsp;2&nbsp;p.m. Monday no deaths or injuries had been attributed to the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The low-pressure system driving the rains continued to rotate and shifted westward Monday, drawing tropical moisture in bands over the state. Effects on the eastern islands are expected to subside gradually, but heavy rain and wind was expected to build over Honolulu and O\u02bbahu Monday and gradually move over Kaua\u02bbi by Monday night or Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shelters have been opened on multiple islands to assist people whose homes were damaged, were stranded by road washouts, or otherwise need assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For areas already damaged by the storm\u2019s effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are in danger from flood waters, call 9-1-1 and retreat to higher ground if it is safe to do so.&nbsp;<strong>Do not drive through water<\/strong>; the force of even a small amount of water can damage or sweep away most vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check on your neighbors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document any damage to your property. If financial assistance with storm damage becomes available, you will need photos or other proof of the extent of the damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are a resident of Maui County, you can report damages at <a href=\"https:\/\/survey123.arcgis.com\/share\/13354e205da543ce8129e03995891b4b?portalUrl=https:\/\/hiema.maps.arcgis.com\">this link<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are a resident of Hawai\u02bbi County, you can report damages at 808-935-0031 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiicounty.gov\/civil-defense\">www.hawaiicounty.gov\/civil-defense<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The storm was already bringing heavy rain to parts of the City and County of Honolulu on Monday, with Kaua\u02bbi next in line.&nbsp;HI-EMA urges residents and visitors to prepare now for the possibility of flooding, loss of power and other storm effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Think about the culverts, stream beds, creeks, drainages and low-lying areas near you; if they flood, would you be safe? Plan a safe escape route in case you need to leave quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check on neighbors to see if they\u2019re prepared, especially if they have mobility issues and might need help to leave if flooding strikes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find your flashlights and extra batteries and charge your phones&nbsp;in case of a power outage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparation in advance can help residents and visitors weather the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scan the QR code below or visit\u00a0ready.hawaii.gov\u00a0for more preparedness tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"># # #<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adam Weintraub<br>Communication Director<br>adam.b.weintraub@hawaii.gov<br>808-620-5417<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dec. 6, 2021 HONOLULU&nbsp;\u2013 A powerful \u201cKona low\u201d weather system continues to affect Hawai\u02bbi Monday, with torrential rain, damaging winds, and high tides expected&nbsp;over&nbsp;the next several days. 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