Hawaii copes with back-to-back hurricanes
The first of two tropical systems has arrived in Hawaii bringing with it dark clouds, strong winds, and high waves.
The first system, Tropical Storm Iselle, made landfall August 8, according to Reuters. Close behind Iselle is Hurricane Julio, a Category 3 storm.
Around 1,200 people evacuated their homes and sought shelter at schools and gymnasiums throughtout Hawaii. The storm also left around 5,000 people without electricity.
One of the shelters.
Hundreds take shelter ahead of #Iselle in #Kona https://t.co/Te57D0gOm6 #HurricaneIselle #WHTIselle #bigislandnews pic.twitter.com/LNYrKD5Me0
— West Hawaii Today (@westhawaiitoday) August 8, 2014
Images on social media showed people stocking up on water and other supplies.
Hawaii Prepares for Hurricane Iselle: Schools Closed, Residents Stock Up on Supplies, State of https://t.co/ih0G45P23z pic.twitter.com/xWvX7QC39U — Rowland More (@RowlandMore) August 7, 2014
While long lines could be seen outside stores.
Costco Hawaii 2 hurricanes on the way !!!! pic.twitter.com/6k2OZjkJas — melodie papoojian (@secretkauaigirl) August 6, 2014
The mad rush for supplies resulted in empty shelves and shocking price increases.
hawaii sure takes hurricane preparation seriously.
Images of damage to buildings and high waves were also common sights.
#Iselle has not hit yet but outer bands being felt in Hilo. pic.twitter.com/oh66qoY2OF
— Lynn Kawano (@LynnKawano) August 8, 2014
Many businesses were closed as the storm approached. Many of them boarded up their windows to protect themselves.
#Hilo downtown boarded up and empty #ghosttown #HurricaneIselle #Iselle pic.twitter.com/qDdKr9TkKI — Sergio Herrera (@et3surge) August 8, 2014
If you've ever been to Waikoloa you know how busy this area usually gets, today it's a boarded-up ghost town #Iselle pic.twitter.com/Clea9bz9MN
— Mileka Lincoln (@MilekaLincoln) August 8, 2014
Some homes also boarded their windows.
Beach homes boarded up. Owners have evacuated near Hilo Hawaii. #HurricaneIselle @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/i4en5OyPOe — Will Carr (@WillCarrFNC) August 8, 2014
