In the days since a destructive flood swept through Oʻahu’s North Shore, residents have been asking why they weren’t told to evacuate until their cars were floating barges, until they had to wade and even swim away from their homes. At first, officials’ answers were unsatisfying: Evacuating was a difficult call to make. We didn’t … Continue reading Flying Blind: Honolulu Officials Held Off On Evacuations As North Shore Flooded