Lala's Warning Signs: A Storm of Unpreparedness? Hawaii Governor Josh Green's declaration of a state of emergency on Thursday highlights the lack of infrastructure and planning that has plagued the islands for years.
The National Guard deployment is a welcome move, but it also underscores the need for long term solutions to mitigate the effects of storms like Hurricane Lala.
The 1992 Hurricane Iniki was a stark reminder of the dangers these storms pose, with six lives lost and $3 billion in damage.