AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTropical Storm Moke Response: Hawaii is bracing for another round of heavy rain and strong gusts as Moke moves toward the Big Island, with 5–10 inches possible (up to 15 in spots) and a flood watch in effect—especially for windward and southeast areas still recovering from Hurricane Lala. Shelter Updates (Big Island): County of Hawaiʻi says emergency shelters will open at 8 p.m. Saturday, with hot showers at Robert N. Herkes Gym and pet-friendly rules (pets in carriers). Disaster Preparedness: State leaders are pushing for federal help after Lala, with Gov. Josh Green signing a request for a presidential emergency declaration covering Hawaiʻi, Maui and Honolulu to protect public health and keep essential services running. Public Health Alert (Substance Safety): DOH warns of fentanyl-laced cocaine circulating in Honolulu, urging people to assume fentanyl is present, carry naloxone, and use fentanyl test strips. Injury & Safety: A 16-year-old was hospitalized after a car hit a tree near Ala Moana, and a 3-year-old was critically injured in Mountain View when a pickup rolled back into her driveway. Community Care (Kaʻū): Hawaii Island Community Health Center is working to restore access to care in Kaʻū after flood damage left its facility without power and unsafe for patients.
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