Multiple sources report that Governor Josh Green has formally requested a presidential emergency declaration following Hurricane Lala’s impact across Hawaii, including Maui County. The request seeks federal assistance to address storm damage and support communities as a second storm, Tropical Storm Moke, approaches.
- Gov. Green signed a formal request to the White House for a presidential emergency declaration covering Maui County, Hawaii County, and the City and County of Honolulu.
- Hurricane Lala dropped 20–40 inches of rain in some areas, triggering severe flooding, landslides, and damaging roads and bridges.
- Hundreds of homes were reported damaged or destroyed statewide.
- Approximately 200,000 customers across Hawaii Island and Maui lost power at the height of the storm.
- Gov. Green stated he has been in direct contact with the White House and Homeland Security Secretary Mullin to advocate for urgent federal resources.
- The Ka’u District on Hawaii Island saw some of the worst impacts, with disrupted access along Hawaii Belt Road and extended power and communications outages.
- A slope failure at Na’alehu Cemetery disinterred human remains, requiring specialized mortuary resources.
- The emergency declaration request is made with added urgency as Tropical Storm Moke is currently approaching the islands.
Sources
- Maui Now: Gov. Green requests Presidential Emergency Declaration following Hurricane Lala
- The Garden Island: Green requests presidential emergency declaration
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