Nonprofit humanitarian group, CORE mobilizes support following Hawaiʻi floods

Hawaiʻi is experiencing its worst flooding in over 20 years – and CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is mobilizing to support vulnerable communities impacted, particularly across Oʻahu’s North Shore, including Waialua, Haleʻiwa, and Lāʻie.

“With more than 5,500 residents evacuated, more than 200 people rescued, and widespread damage to homes, farms, roads and schools, the need for swift relief is urgent,” organization leaders said.

Within the first days of the disaster, CORE provided 107 gallons of water to support 35 households under boil-water advisories on Oʻahu’s North Shore and is now conducting damage assessments in Waialua and Mokulēʻia, both of which were evacuated during the flooding…

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