Convoy of Hope Delivers Hope After Hurricane Lala Upends Communities

SPRINGFIELD, MO (August 17, 2026) — Category one Hurricane Lala struck Hawaii’s Big Island on Saturday, August 15, drenching entire regions and leaving behind dangerous conditions that continue to threaten survivors’ safety. Convoy of Hope began working immediately to deliver relief supplies to survivors.

Rainfall reached as high as 35 inches in some areas as the storm moved through communities. The severe weather brought winds as high as 140 miles per hour, heavy snow and blizzard conditions on Mauna Kea, and extreme soil saturation that has caused trees to uproot without warning.

At least 100 homes have been washed away or damaged, while numerous vehicles were swept from roads. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses remain without power. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency has urged survivors to avoid going outside or attempting to use transportation, while rip current risks remain active in impacted communities.

The storm is gradually leaving the area, but its damage cannot be removed so easily.

Convoy of Hope is delivering essential aid in the aftermath. When families’ livelihoods have been threatened and their daily routines overturned, hope and practical resources can make all the difference. Convoy of Hope is providing tangible support including food, water, hygiene items and more to communities as they begin the difficult process of recovery.

(NOAA via AP)

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Convoy of Hope is a global, faith-based organization that serves vulnerable communities. By partnering with local churches, businesses, civic organizations, and government agencies, Convoy has strategically offered help and hope in more than 130 countries around the world. Since its founding in 1994, Convoy of Hope has served more than 350 million people.