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Hawaii Dam Overflows and Forces Evacuations, Damages Homes

Updated 3/10/21: Media outlets are reporting that heavy rain continues to trigger flash flooding across the Hawaiian Islands:

CNN (Hawaii Declares an Emergency as Flooding Causes Extensive Damage, Including Bridge Collapses)

The Weather Channel (Emergency Declared as Hawaii Flooding Forces Evacuations)

Additional approximate locations experiencing structural flooding (according to media outlets):

Hawaii

– Haleiwa (Honolulu County, 96712)
– Hauula (Honolulu County, 96717)
– Kahaluu (Honolulu County, 96744)

Updated 3/9/21: Hawaii Governor David Ige issued a state of emergency  in response to rainfall that has caused major flooding.

Governor Ige Declares State of Emergency for State of Hawaii as Heavy Rains Pummel the Islands

Associated County ZIP Code List (Statewide)

 

Disaster Alert
March 9, 2021

Source: The Weather Channel

Additional Resource:

Office of Hawaii Governor David Y. Ige (Evacuations Underway in Areas Below Kaupakalua Dam on Maui)

NOTE: This has not yet been declared a FEMA Disaster.

At a Glance

  • – A dam overflowed on the island of Maui in Hawaii on Monday.
  • – The flooding prompted evacuations and damaged homes.
  • – Officials in Kentucky said flooding that inundated homes and businesses has reached historic levels in some areas.

At least a half dozen homes were heavily damaged or destroyed after drenching rains caused a dam to overflow Monday on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

Residents of the community of Haiku, downstream of the Kaupakalua Dam, remained out of their homes early Tuesday after being ordered to evacuate.

Overtopping of the dam has now stopped, according to a statement from Shan Tsutsui, the chief operating officer of Mahi Pono, a co-owner of the dam.

“Earlier today, the Kaupakalua Dam in Haiku was thought to have been breached by floodwaters, but after closer inspection, county officials determined there was no structural damage,” said Maui County Emergency Management in a Facebook post.

The agency advised evacuees to not return until they are told conditions are safe. About 7,000 people live in the area below the Kaupakalua Dam, according to Hawaii News Now.

The Associated Press reports that Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino’s office said at least six homes have been heavily damaged or destroyed by the flooding.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is a real flooding situation we have not seen in a long time. In fact, some of the residents have told me that this is the worst they’ve seen in over 25 years,” Victorino said in live address on Facebook, the AP reported.

For full report, please click the source link above.

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Alan Jaffa

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Alan joined Safeguard in 1995, learning the business from the ground up. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2002, and was named CEO in May 2010. His hands-on experience has given him unique insights as a leader to innovate, improve and strengthen Safeguard’s processes to assure that the company adheres to the highest standards of quality and customer service.

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Linda earned her JD at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She holds a degree in economics from Miami University and an MBA. Linda was previously named as both a “Woman of Influence” by HousingWire and as a “Leading Lady” by MReport.

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Michael Greenbaum

Michael Greenbaum is the Chief Operating Officer of Safeguard Properties, where he has played a pivotal role since joining the company in July 2010. Initially brought on as Vice President of REO, Mike’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision quickly propelled him to Vice President of Operations in 2013, and ultimately to COO in 2015. Over his 14-year tenure at Safeguard, Mike has been instrumental in driving change and fostering innovation within the Property Preservation sector, consistently delivering excellence and becoming a trusted partner to clients and investors.

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Joe Iafigliola

Joe Iafigliola is the Chief Financial Officer for Safeguard Properties. Joe is responsible for the Control, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Marketing, Accounting, and Information Security departments. At the core of his responsibilities is the drive to ensure that Safeguard’s focus remains rooted in Customer Service = Resolution. Through his executive leadership role, he actively supports SGPNOW.com, an on-demand service geared towards real estate and property management professionals as well as individual home owners in need of inspection and property preservation services. Joe is also an integral force behind Compliance Connections, a branch of Safeguard Properties that allows code enforcement professionals to report violations at properties that can then be addressed by the Safeguard vendor network. Compliance Connections also researches and shares vacant property ordinance information with Safeguard clients.

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