夏威夷州长Josh Green于8月15日宣布该州进入紧急状态，应对即将到来的飓风Lala威胁[1]。美国国家飓风中心预测Lala将在周六以飓风强度接近夏威夷大岛[1]，这将是该岛自1871年以来首次遭受飓风袭击[1]。截至周五下午，Lala距离南点约275英里（440公里），最大持续风速65英里/小时（100公里/小时）[1]。
当局已采取防灾措施，设立了庇护所并向居民发布准备警告[1]。预计周末大茂宜岛和大岛降雨量为8至12英寸（20.3-30.5厘米），某些地点最高可达25英寸（63.5厘米）[1]。州长Green提醒公众，1992年飓风Iniki曾造成30亿美元损失，摧毁数千间房屋，造成6人死亡[1]，并对居民表示："如果你觉得房子屋顶不好或可能无法承受飓风风力，就去家人或朋友家躲避"[1]。檀香山市长Rick Blangiardi紧急呼吁："我要求每个人今天完成准备。不要等天气恶化。"[1]
Hawaii faces an unprecedented threat as Tropical Storm Lala bears down on the islands. Governor Josh Green declared a state of emergency on August 15 in preparation for what could be a historic direct hit [1]. The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Lala will approach Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday at hurricane strength, marking the first time the island has been directly struck by a hurricane since 1871 [1].
As of Friday afternoon, Lala was positioned approximately 275 miles south of the southernmost point of Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds of 65 miles per hour [1]. Authorities have established emergency shelters, and residents are preparing for anticipated flooding, landslides, and storm surge. Rainfall between 8 and 12 inches is expected across Maui and the Big Island, with some areas potentially receiving up to 25 inches [1]. Governor Green reminded the public of the destructive precedent set by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, which caused 3 billion dollars in damages, destroyed thousands of homes, and claimed six lives [1].
Government officials are urging immediate preparation. Governor Green advised residents: "If you feel your house roof is not good or may not be able to withstand hurricane-force winds, go to a family member's or friend's home to shelter" [1]. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi echoed the urgency, stating: "I am asking everyone to complete their preparations today. Do not wait for the weather to deteriorate" [1].