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Honolulu Council Blasts Emergency Management for Delayed Flood Evacuations

4/3/2026

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Honolulu City Council members criticized Emergency Management for slow evacuation orders during floods on O‘ahu's North Shore.
Residents faced chest-deep waters before an evacuation order was issued on March 20.
Emergency Management Director Randal Collins said his team lacked timely alerts and resources.
Governor Josh Green has sought a presidential disaster declaration, while past federal aid requests from Democratic states faced challenges under U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Honolulu City Council members criticized Emergency Management for slow evacuation orders during floods on O‘ahu's North Shore.
Residents faced chest-deep waters before an evacuation order was issued on March 20.
Emergency Management Director Randal Collins said his team lacked timely alerts and resources.
Governor Josh Green has sought a presidential disaster declaration, while past federal aid requests from Democratic states faced challenges under U.S. President Donald Trump.