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Honolulu Council Questions Delayed Evacuations During March Flooding

4/3/2026

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The Honolulu City Council questioned the city’s response to March flooding from the second Kona Low, focusing on evacuation delays for Waialua residents.
Waialua residents were not evacuated until 5:30 a.m. on March 20 despite rising water levels earlier.
Randal Collins, Emergency Management Director, cited a lack of timely information and a focus on monitoring the Wahiawa Reservoir, while city leaders plan an after-action report.

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The Honolulu City Council questioned the city’s response to March flooding from the second Kona Low, focusing on evacuation delays for Waialua residents.
Waialua residents were not evacuated until 5:30 a.m. on March 20 despite rising water levels earlier.
Randal Collins, Emergency Management Director, cited a lack of timely information and a focus on monitoring the Wahiawa Reservoir, while city leaders plan an after-action report.