YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - HURRICANE LALA: Honolulu mayor discusses safety preparations as Hawaii braces for storm
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the city's preparations as Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii. Hurricane Lala strengthened into a Category 1 storm on Saturday, with 75mph winds and up to 30 inches of rain threatening Hawaii's Big Island. Officials have declared a state of emergency as heavy surf, flash flooding, mudslides, high winds and severe rain could cause devastation to the area.
Who is the Mayor of Honolulu discussing the city's safety preparations for the hurricane?
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is the official discussing the city's safety preparations.
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What action have officials taken in response to the approach of Hurricane Lala?
Officials have declared a state of emergency due to the potential for devastation caused by heavy surf, flash flooding, mudslides, high winds, and severe rain.
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What specific weather threats is Hawaii's Big Island facing due to Hurricane Lala?
The Big Island is threatened by up to 30 inches of rain, heavy surf, flash flooding, mudslides, high winds, and severe rain.
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What category of storm is Hurricane Lala and what are its wind speeds?
Hurricane Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 storm with winds reaching 75mph.
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