City to resume normal operations Tuesday as recovery from Tropical Storm Lala continues
HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu will resume normal government operations on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, following Monday’s closure of non-essential offices and services in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Lala.
Mayor Rick Blangiardi made the decision to reopen City offices and resume services Tuesday as conditions across Oʻahu continue to improve and significant progress is made on recovery and restoration efforts.
“We are ready to get back to work and resume normal City operations on Tuesday,” said Mayor Blangiardi. “Our first responders, emergency personnel, City crews, utility workers and so many others have done an extraordinary job responding to this storm and beginning the recovery. There is still work to be done, particularly in some of our hardest-hit communities, and that work will continue. But we believe we are at a point where we can safely reopen City government and continue serving the public.”
City employees should report to work as normally scheduled Tuesday unless otherwise directed by their departments or agencies.
City crews will continue working throughout the island to remove fallen trees and debris, address flooding and drainage issues, repair damaged infrastructure, reopen facilities and respond to other storm-related impacts.
City facilities and services Tuesday
City offices, facilities and services will return to normal operations Tuesday, including:
- Parks and recreation:City parks and gardens are reopening under semi-regular service. Staff is continuing to address storm impacts. Some parks are still without power and have sustained other damage. As a result, some park facilities, such as impacted bathrooms and soggy fields, will remain closed. Communication with some staff will also be difficult.
- Municipal golf courses: All six City municipal golf courses will reopen Tuesday and resume normal operations.
- Honolulu Zoo: The Honolulu Zoo will reopen Tuesday and resume normal operations.
- Satellite City Halls and Driver Licensing Centers: Locations will reopen and resume normal operations.
- Public transportation: TheBus, Skyline and TheHandi-Van will operate on their normal schedules. Riders should remain aware that localized road conditions could result in detours or delays.
- Refuse: Residential refuse collection and other refuse services will operate as scheduled.
- Public safety: Police, fire, emergency medical services, Ocean Safety and other critical City services will continue normal operations.
As normal City operations resume, residents and visitors should continue to use caution in areas impacted by the storm. Hazards may remain, including fallen trees and branches, downed power lines, debris, standing water and damaged infrastructure.
Motorists should obey all road closures and barricades and give first responders, utility workers and City crews room to continue recovery operations.
The City’s informational call center will remain open until 11 p.m. Monday and will reopen Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for non-emergency storm-related information.
Residents and visitors may call 808-723-8960 for information and assistance related to Tropical Storm Lala and ongoing recovery operations.
Anyone needing immediate emergency assistance should call 911.
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