Jason Samala, HFD Deputy Fire Chief and Waialua resident, discusses the recent Kona Low storms

from The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi · host Mayor Rick Blangiardi

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Honolulu Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Jason Samala joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the department’s response during the recent severe Kona Low storms (3:40). Then, Chief Samala provides an update on the Waialua Fire Station that sustained flood damage (6:15). Finally, Chief Samala provides some lessons learned and advice for residents ahead of the next major disaster (9:45).

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