Crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala raked Hawaii
Summary
A tropical storm named Lala caused heavy flooding and power outages across Hawaii over the weekend, leading to one death and significant damage to infrastructure. Crews are working to clear roads and restore power as the storm moves away from the islands.Key Facts
- Lala was a hurricane that weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Hawaii.
- The storm caused flooding, power outages, and one death of a 90-year-old woman.
- Crews are clearing debris and restoring power on the Big Island, Maui, and Oahu.
- Many large trees fell in Maui, damaging power lines and infrastructure.
- Public schools mostly reopened, but Hawaii County’s non-emergency operations remain suspended.
- Some remote communities were cut off and grave sites were disturbed by floodwaters.
- A boil water notice was issued in Pāhala after water service resumed as a safety measure.
- The storm is moving west and is expected to turn north toward a protected marine area.
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