Rains Leave Path Of DestructionPOSTED: 6:19 pm HST March 3, 2006 HONOLULU -- Forecasters canceled flash flood advisories for the islands Friday afternoon, but the damage was done for many communities on Oahu's Windward side.The state Department of Transportation announced Friday afternoon that it would keep the Pali Highway closed in the Kailua-bound direction because of hazardous road conditions. Officials instead used the Honolulu-bound lanes of the Pali Highway for travel to the windward side. Honolulu-bound traffic from Kailua was be diverted from Castle Junction to Likelike Highway, officials said. Read more.Officials issued warnings that about 100,000 gallons of raw sewage overflowed. Health officials posted warning signs at nearby beaches. Read more.Oahu Civil Defense reported that flooding damaged 21 homes. Of those, 15 are slightly damaged and six suffered moderate to severe damage. Some areas still have not been assessed.Aloha United Way activated its 211 line for the disaster. Anyone on Kauai, Oahu and Maui County who sustained damage from heavy rains, flooding and mudslides can call 211. The information provided by residents will be passed on to state Civil Defense and relevant state agencies, according to AUW.Gov. Linda Lingle has signed an emergency proclamation for Oahu, Maui and Kauai after widespread flooding from a storm that passed through the islands this week. The emergency declaration opens up the state's Disaster Relief Fund and spurs other financial help, including state tax relief and the services of Hawaii's Air and Army National Guard. Read more.Officials said the conditions should begin to dry out Friday evening. Normal trade wind weather is predicted for the weekend with light windward and mauka showers.Storm Rainfall Totals (Feb. 28, 5 a.m.-Mar. 2, 2 p.m.): Oahu: Maui: Big Island: Copyright 2006 by TheHawaiiChannel.com All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
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Homes Flooded
