Mobile Clinics Deployed to Hawaii’s North Shore Following Severe Flooding
Following devastating floods caused by consecutive Kona low storms, mobile medical clinics and social services are now available to residents of Oahu’s North Shore. The initiative, launched on March 24, 2026, aims to address the urgent health needs of communities impacted by the recent disaster.
A collaborative effort between the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH), the Hawaiʻi H.O.M.E. Project’s mobile clinic, The Queen’s Medical Center, and the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaiʻi, is delivering rapid medical care, telehealth services, and essential support to affected areas.
Mobile Clinic Locations and Schedule
Residents can access services at the following locations:
- Hawaiʻi H.O.M.E Project Mobile Clinic: Haleʻiwa Aliʻi Beach Park, 9 a.m. To 3 p.m. On both Tuesday, March 24th and Wednesday, March 25th.
- Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaiʻi: Pūpūkea Foodland, 12 noon to 4 p.m. On Tuesday, March 24th and 9 a.m. To 2 p.m. On Wednesday, March 25th, in partnership with the KEY Project.
Services Offered
The mobile clinics are providing a range of services, including:
- Immediate medical support and primary care assessments
- Triage and wellness checks
- Basic first aid
- Evaluation of minor illnesses or injuries
- Medication review and assistance with urgent prescription refills
- Telehealth access
- Referrals for specialized care
- Social service navigation
- Hygiene and infant supplies
- Transportation assistance
- Health coverage and benefits navigation
- Behavioral health referrals
- Coordination with public health nurses and community partners
Addressing Urgent Health Needs
Governor Josh Green emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating that the storms have created “serious health hazards” in the hardest-hit areas. The Governor highlighted the importance of providing access to medical resources to protect residents from pathogens and health risks associated with heavy rains and contaminated storm water.
Sunny Chen, executive director of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, explained that the response focuses on “filling those immediate gaps with compassion and coordination” to ensure people receive quick and dignified care close to home. Chen noted the importance of addressing health needs promptly, especially when families are displaced and access to care is disrupted.
Ongoing Flood Concerns and Evacuations
The North Shore of Oahu has been significantly impacted by recent flooding, with over 5,500 people ordered to evacuate. According to the Associated Press, 230 people have been rescued as flash flooding inundated streets and prompted warnings about a potentially failing 120-year-old dam.
Governor Green described conditions as “very serious” early Friday, March 20, 2026, as heavy rain triggered rapid flooding and multiple rescues. HawaiiNewsNow reported that the Wahiawa Dam water level was a concern, with evacuations ordered as it approached 85 feet.
Another storm is forecast to bring more rain through the weekend, prompting continued flood watches across much of the state.