Hawaii Braces for Tropical Storm Moke, but Cleanup From Hurricane Lala Is Just Beginning
Big Island recovers from Hurricane Lala as Hawaii National Guard preposition resources, and a search team recovered over 60 remains ahead of Tropical Storm Moke.
- Big Island residents are bracing for Tropical Storm Moke this weekend, expected to pass south of the island as recovery from Hurricane Lala remains incomplete.
- Hurricane Lala devastated communities with destroyed homes and damaged roads, leaving residents without power and water as they attempt preparations for the incoming storm system.
- Hawaii National Guard members are monitoring reservoirs and searching for remains washed away by flooding, having recovered more than 60 so far, while volunteers distribute food and water to about 250 people daily.
- Gov. Josh Green said the state is prepositioning extra resources and expects a federal emergency declaration next week, which would unlock $100 million in disaster relief funds.
- Residents struggling with property damage worry the incoming storm could undo recovery progress, as Hawaiian Electric continues working around the clock to restore power for those still impacted.
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Howzit KohalaBig Island residents brace for Moke while still digging out from Lala
Just as power is being restored and life has started to go back to normal in some parts of the island following Hurricane Lala, Hawaii County residents are now bracing for Tropical Storm Moke, which is expected to pass south of the island this weekend. The post Big Island residents brace for Moke while still digging out from Lala appeared first on West Hawaii Today.
Big Island residents brace for Moke while still recovering from Lala
Just as power is being restored and life has started to go back to normal in some parts of the island following Hurricane Lala, Hawaii County residents are now bracing for Tropical Storm Moke, which is expected to pass south of the island this weekend. The post Big Island residents brace for Moke while still recovering from Lala appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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