Hawaii crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala outages
Storm also caused destructive flooding and damage to homes and infrastructure with one woman dead
TL;DR
- Thousands of residents in Hawaii are without power following Hurricane Lala.
- The storm caused destructive flooding and damaged homes, roads, and bridges.
- One death was reported: a 90-year-old woman found dead after being reported missing.
- Crews are working to restore power, clear roads, and assess damage, especially on the Big Island.
- Most public schools have reopened, but non-emergency operations in Hawaii County remain suspended.
- Governor Josh Green described the damage as less catastrophic than initially feared.
- The storm has moved west and is expected to turn north toward the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.