The Hawaii National Guard concluded its statewide response to severe March and April 2026 Kona Low storms on May 22, after deploying up to 500 personnel for rescues, damage assessments, and recovery operations across all islands including Maui.
- Guard conducted 68 damage assessments on Maui County including aerial surveys of Molokai for the mayor.
- Three consecutive storm systems in March-April 2026 required escalating response from 90 to 500 Guard personnel statewide.
- Operations included rescue missions, debris removal, water distribution, and filling over 4,400 sandbags for flood protection.
- Mission lasted from mid-March through May 22, 2026, transitioning from emergency rescues to sustained recovery work.
Source: Dvidshub
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