Kahanu Alcoran

Hurricane Lala passed through Hawaii, causing significant devastation in Nāʻālehu on Hawaii Island, where debris and water unearthed headstones, caskets, and remains at a local cemetery. The area is now impassable due to mud, requiring community efforts for aid distribution and attempting to locate buried loved ones. Residents are struggling with profound grief while receiving support from donations of food, water, and propane.

Hurricane Lala struck Hawaii Island, generating a torrent of water and debris that blocked Kaʻalaiki Road leading to the Nāʻālehu Cemetery. The storm scattered numerous headstones, caskets, and remains across the burial grounds, causing heartbreak among lifelong residents. Community volunteers are now organizing to provide free necessities like food and water in the area.