HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The City and County of Honolulu issued an alert Friday night and Saturday morning strongly urging Waialua residents to evacuate, warning that all roads are at risk of failure.
On Saturday at 2:13 a.m., the city issued an alert that said, “The remaining access road out of Waialua is at high risk of failure if rainfall continues.”
Previously, officials issued an alert at 9:15 p.m. that said, “Leave now while conditions are safe to prevent becoming stuck.”
The evacuation alert applies to all of Waialua west of Kaukonahua Stream, toward Kaena.
The city urged residents to vacate the area now while conditions are stable. Delaying may result in becoming stranded if conditions worsen.
Officials said to prioritize personal safety and exit the area via the remaining open routes immediately to prevent becoming stuck.
LINK: Evacuation and shelter map
Officials said entry into Waialua stopped at 9:30 p.m. and vehicles are only allowed to exit.
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