Storms of Disruption: Lala's Landfall Exposes Hawaii's Vulnerabilities As Hurricane Lala brings its fury to the Big Island, it serves as a stark reminder that some regions remain woefully unprepared for natural disasters despite advances in technology.
The Category 1 hurricane has already brought heavy rain and strong winds, with forecasters warning of life threatening flooding and mudslides.
The declaration of a state of emergency by Governor Josh Green is a welcome step, but it's too little, too late for many residents who are already struggling with power outages and the threat of wildfires.