What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: All public schools, state and county offices closed Tuesday
Hawaiʻi officials have ordered the closure of all public schools and state offices on the Big Island to facilitate recovery efforts following Hurricane Lala. The closures allow for utility restoration and safety assessments as the region deals with power outages and infrastructure damage.
Why it matters
Effective disaster recovery communication is critical for public safety and the restoration of essential services in storm-affected regions.
Find the update from Hawaiian Electric and a lot more about recovery efforts, facilities and other county, state and school closures, plus more right here.
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Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green announced during a press conference Monday afternoon in Hilo about the recovery from Hurricane Lala that all public schools, as well as all county and state offices on the Big island, will be closed Tuesday.
This is because of a lack of power still in many areas and also to enable public works and utility crews to work more effectively to clear roads and restore power.
Here is what else you need to know on the Big Island.
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