Maui businesses, county crews prepare for powerful storm
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By Chelsea Davis
Published on March 12, 2026.
Maui County's emergency operations center is fully staffed as a potentially dangerous storm approaches. Steady rain has been reported across parts of Maui, with wind speeds increasing throughout the day. David Yamashiro, co-founder and CEO of Hawaiian Shave Ice, may temporarily close his business if the weather conditions worsen. The county's mayor, Richard Bissen, has signed an emergency proclamation allowing the county to access state and federal assistance and quickly deploy resources.
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