The Cost of a Storm: Hawaii's Hurricane Lowell Exposes Infrastructure Weaknesses Hurricane Lowell's destruction in Hawaii has brought attention to the archipelago's outdated infrastructure, which struggled to withstand even moderate force winds and rainfall.
This is not an isolated incident but rather another manifestation of a broader issue: America's patchwork approach to disaster preparedness. The uneven distribution of damage caused by Lowell was striking.
Some areas on Oahu reported only minor damage, while others, like those in Maui and Kauai, faced catastrophic losses. This disparity speaks volumes about the systemic issues plaguing Hawaii's infrastructure.