Hawaii, Oahu and flash flood
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Hawaiʻi's proposal to acquire the dam, and have taxpayers foot the bill for repairs, let the company off the hook.
Authorities issued urgent evacuation orders on Oahu’s North Shore after a potential failure at Wahiawa Dam threatened life-threatening flooding. Residents in Haleiwa and Waialua were told to evacuate immediately as flooding was reported along nearby streams.
Emergency sirens blared early Friday morning along Oʻahu’s North Shore, where rising waters caused by heavy rainfall damaged homes and vehicles.
Honolulu officials said the Wahiawa dam is failing or expected to fail soon and residents nearby should evacuate.