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Lala moves away from Hawaii and leaves mud in its wake
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Lala caused widespread power outages affecting about 117,300 customers across Hawaii, with significant damage to the Big Island’s power transmission system and infrastructure.
- The storm brought intense rainfall, causing flash flooding and mudslides that isolated remote communities, particularly on the Big Island where some 100 homes were washed away, though no fatalities have been reported.
- Public schools, some private schools, and state offices were closed Monday as cleanup efforts began, with authorities urging caution due to hazardous surf, rip currents, and potential landslides.
- Emergency services on the Big Island experienced temporary disruptions, including a brief outage of the 911 system, which was later restored with minor issues.
- Federal officials, including U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, are coordinating with the government to secure emergency funding for debris removal and infrastructure repairs following the storm’s impact.
