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After severe flooding from Kona Low storms hit Hawaii, communities across the islands launched dozens of relief efforts offering free meals, shelter, medical care, and supplies. Within hours of the disaster, local businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers mobilized to support their neighbors.
When historic flooding trapped a 98-year-old woman in her wheelchair inside her Oahu home, neighbors arrived with a creative solution: a front-loading tractor. The heartwarming rescue shows how Hawaiian communities are stepping up as the islands face their worst flooding in 20 years.
When catastrophic flooding tore through Hawaii this month, 130 Red Cross volunteers showed up to help thousands of displaced families find shelter, food, and hope. In just two weeks, they've provided safe haven for 565 people across 18 shelters.
When heavy rains turned northern Oahu farmland into a lake, Jacqueline Bensaid grabbed a paddleboard and launched a one-woman animal rescue mission. Eight dogs, including two puppies, made it to safety thanks to her quick thinking.