Jason Momoa and his family were among thousands forced to flee O’ahu’s North Shore amid the state’s catastrophic floods. The storm, part of Hawaii‘s Kona lows, or seasonal cyclones, is the second to hit the archipelago in one week, with authorities saying it has resulted in the worst flooding the area has seen in the last two decades.
“I got my family with me. We got out of the North Shore, a lot of people have been asking,” he said in a since-expired Instagram Story. “Our power went off. We’re safe for now, but there’s a lot of people who weren’t, so we’re sending all our love.”
“The North Shore is pretty gnarly right now. So hopefully everyone’s safe and getting out,” he continued, getting emotional. “Stay safe out there.”
Gov. Josh Green said there were no deaths reported or people unaccounted for during the flooding, as over 200 people have been rescued and less than a dozen presented at hospitals with hypothermia.
Amid a threat of dam failure, rising floodwaters triggered evacuation orders for more than 5,000 people north of state capital Honolulu earlier this weekend. Road closures have been implemented statewide. Flood watch remains in effect through Sunday evening, including for O’ahu, Maui, Moloka’i, Lanai, Kaho’olawe and the Big Island, while evacuation orders have since lifted.
Out of an abundance of caution, Momoa canceled a scheduled event set for tonight at The Beach House by 604 in Waiʻanae. On his social media, Momoa also shared that information for a fundraiser would be forthcoming. “Stay tuned to help donate we still got to get through this weekend,” he wrote. “Stay safe all my aloha.” The Dune star also reposted a call for North Shore relief donations.
Prior to the second storm, Momoa posted a clip of his community mobilizing food and supplies for affected neighbors. Actress Adria Arjona, his partner, was also seen in the video.
“Aloha everyone, These past weeks have been heavy. The storms, the flooding, the constant rain across Oʻahu have affected so many of our people especially those already facing hardship. Seeing families displaced, communities struggling, and our unhoused neighbors hit the hardest,” he began.
“We spent time on the west side, just trying to show love, bring some food, and remind our community that we see you, we stand with you, and you’re not alone. That’s what aloha is. It’s showing up for each other when it matters most,” he continued. “If you’re out there and able to help in any way no matter how big or small please do. Check in on your neighbors. Give what you can. Spread aloha.”