AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHurricane Preparedness in Maui: Maui County is still responding to Tropical Storm Lala damage while urging residents to stay ready for possible impacts from Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina, warning that even light rain and wind can trigger flooding, debris, downed trees, and power outages. Major Hurricane Lowell Track: The National Hurricane Center says Category 4 Hurricane Lowell (about 140 mph winds) is south of the islands and expected to make a sharp northward turn over the weekend, with uncertainty on how close it gets—plus life-threatening surf and rip-current conditions are already a concern. El Niño-Driven Pacific Storm Surge: Scientists point to a “supersized” El Niño helping fuel a rare trio of Pacific cyclones—Lowell, Karina, and Marie—raising the odds of intense weather across the region. Public Health Watch: Hawaiʻi Department of Health reports dengue virus detected in a wastewater sample from Hilo; there are no active cases currently tracked, and past detections have been travel-associated. Energy Resilience Push: Hawaii Energy Connection says it has installed its 1,000th FranklinWH home battery system as Oʻahu regulators consider a virtual power plant program that could pay homeowners for grid support. Water Capture for Recovery: The Hua Momona Foundation’s “Rain to Resilience” program will outfit 120 West Maui households with zero-cost rain catchment systems to ease freshwater stress and support backyard food growing.
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