AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoHurricane Lala Aftermath: Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii’s Big Island without a direct hit, but still left widespread damage and outages—Hawaiʻi County reported flash-flood emergencies in Naalehu with two homes swept away, while state and county leaders said recovery is now the priority as power restoration and road clearing continue. Government Closures: Gov. Josh Green and all four county mayors coordinated closures for Monday, Aug. 17, including most state and county offices and public schools, with administrative leave for non-essential staff. Transportation Impacts: Hawaiʻi DOT reported major highway washouts and blocked routes on multiple islands, plus airport and harbor disruptions tied to storm conditions. Connectivity Response: T-Mobile activated satellite texting via T-Satellite with Starlink and mobilized network teams and power banks to keep residents and first responders connected during outages. Public Safety Stories: Kalihi residents described roof loss and other storm damage as Lala’s winds and rain moved through the islands. Federal/Defense Watch: Separate from Hawaii, U.S. senators demanded answers over reported mental health and deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, while Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.
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