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As Severe Kona Storm Threatens Flash Floods, Widespread Closures Across Hawai’i, Direct Relief Ready to Respond

Direct Relief·Tori Gordon·about 1 month ago
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Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 412 shipments of requested medical aid to 41 U.S. states and territories and 17 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 4.8 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included specialty therapies, oncology medications, diabetes management supplies, and more. Monitoring Kona Storm Across Hawai‘i A seasonal Kona storm began impacting the state of Hawai’i on March 12, bringing strong thunderstorms, damaging winds, and periods of intense rainfall that may lead to flash flooding across the islands. All islands are currently under a flood watch through Saturday afternoon, with elevated river and stream levels reported on O‘ahu. Schools and many public offices across O‘ahu, Maui, and Kaua‘i counties closed Friday as officials urged residents to remain cautious as the storm continues.…

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