Hawaii Hurricane Season Underway as Officials Warn Property Owners to Prepare
Emergency officials are urging Hawaii homeowners to prepare for hurricane season after recent storms highlighted the islands’ vulnerability. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center predicts 5-13 tropical cyclones this season, which runs through November. Hurricane season started June 1 and could bring 5-13 tropical cyclones through November in what forecasters call a ‘very busy year.’ Recent […]
March Storms Devastate Oahu Farms, Could Reduce Local Food Supply
Severe flooding in March caused an estimated $50 million in damage to nearly 2,000 Hawaii farms, destroying crops and equipment across Oahu’s North Shore agricultural areas. Back-to-back March storms brought Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years, wiping out entire farms just weeks before harvest. Nearly 2,000 farms sustained damage with losses estimated at $50 million […]
Survey Shows Property Maintenance Stress Affects Most Homeowners’ Mental Health
A new study finds 84% of homeowners experience anxiety from property maintenance and costs, though 97% still consider homeownership worthwhile. Many defer expensive repairs including plumbing, roofing, and electrical work. 84% of homeowners report that property-related stress impacts their quality of life, with some losing sleep or experiencing worsened mental health. 69% of homeowners are […]