- Hurricane Lowell is barreling toward Hawaii, triggering warnings for Kauai and flash flooding on Oahu.
- Hurricane Lowell approached the island chain of Kauaʻi.
- Hurricane Lowell impacted Kauai, causing tropical storm-force winds that led to widespread power outages reported by the local cooperative.
- Hurricane Lowell caused facility damage and power loss at Kauai Community College.
Colleges in Hawaii provide meal aid to students recovering from Hurricane Lowell
What happened
Students and instructors from Kapiolani Community College prepared and sent hot meals to students at Kauai Community College to aid in recovery from Hurricane Lowell. The meals, which included dishes like chili and rice, weighed between 150 and 200 pounds each week and were flown from Oahu to Kauai Community College.
From hawaiinewsnow.com
Why it matters
The aid was provided after a survey of Kauai Community College students indicated significant economic disruption. Nearly 40% of respondents reported losing food or groceries, while more than half reported losing income or work hours due to the storm.
Hurricane Lowell caused facility damage and power loss at Kauai Community College.
From hawaiinewsnow.com
Who's involved
- Kapiolani Community CollegeProvided aid by preparing and flying hot meals to Kauai Community College students
- Kauai Community CollegeReceived aid from Kapiolani Community College during recovery efforts
- HawaiiThe geographic location where the storm and recovery efforts took place
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The entities involved
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Kapiolani Community College
college in Honolulu, Hawaii
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Kauai Community College
community college in Līhuʻe, Hawaiʻi, U.S.
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