Hawaii Prepares for New Storm as Lala Recovery Advances

Hawaii officials warn of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Moke while continuing cleanup from Hurricane Lala on Hawaiʻi Island; forecasts call for 10–15 inches of rain in southeast Hawaiʻi Island and East Maui, potentially hindering recovery as the ground remains saturated. National Guard and county partners press on with debris removal, checks for the missing, and reservoir monitoring, with about 13,380 customers still without power and 80% restoration on Hawaiʻi Island. Officials also seek a long-term grid overhaul and microgrids to prevent future outages, while philanthropy and state programs ramp up aid through funds like the Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund and new JustFund channels to direct resources to immediate needs.