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Rain and floodwaters flow through a washed-out section of a bridge on Peahi Road in Haiku on March 9. The county Public Works Department estimates that it will take about $9 million to repair nine county roads, bridges and other structures hit by catastrophic flooding in Haiku and other locations last month. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo
It will take about $9 million to repair nine County of Maui roads, bridges and other structures hit by catastrophic flooding last month, though none of them are downstream of Kaupakalua Dam in Haiku, according to a county Public Works Department report.
Hawaii declares state of emergency after heavy floods overwhelm roads and bridges
The Governor of Hawaii, David Ige, declared a state of emergency Tuesday after torrential rains prompted evacuations, damaged homes, and almost caused a dam failure. The severe weather is expected to continue until Friday, when the state will release general funds to help those affected by the storms. The order covers Hawaii, Maui, Kalawao and Kauai counties, as well as the city and county of Honolulu.
The town of Haleiwa on the island of Oahu’s North Shore was evacuated due to “catastrophic flooding,” however, this order was rescinded seven hours later while road closures were kept in place.
(Reuters) - A dam on the Hawaiian island of Maui that overflowed, forcing evacuations and destroying homes, was scheduled for removal this year as it .
(Reuters) - A dam on the Hawaiian island of Maui that overflowed, forcing evacuations and destroying homes, was scheduled for removal this year as it .
Maggie T. Sutrov via Reuters
Originally published on March 10, 2021 2:49 pm
The governor of Hawaii declared a state of emergency after severe flooding across the state s islands prompted evacuations, damaged homes and raised alarm over a possible dam failure.
Gov. David Ige signed the proclamation on Tuesday to release state general funds to help those impacted by the extreme weather, which he said is expected to continue until Friday. The order covers the counties of Hawaii, Maui, Kalawao and Kauai, as well as the city and county of Honolulu.
Residents of the town of Haleiwa on the North Shore of Oahu were ordered on Tuesday afternoon to evacuate because of catastrophic flooding. Officials lifted the evacuation order some seven hours later but said road closures remained in place.