MEO announces updates to operations for Monday, March 23, due to Kona Storm 2

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March 22, 2026

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO) announces updates to transportation
and other operations countywide for Monday, March 23 – including shutdown
of Moloka`i operations – due to Kona storm 2 impacts.

MEO Moloka`i transportation services will be suspended. Head Start
preschool and the Moloka`i office, both located at 380 Kolapa Place in
Kaunakakai, also will be closed following the heavy rain and other damage
from the storm. Services will be reopened and modified as storm conditions
and impacts are assessed.

MEO’s Wailuku office, located at 99 Mahalani St., will operate a regular
7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule. Maui Bus paratransit and Human Services
transportation have returned to regular operations.

MEO’s Hana branch office at 5060 Uakea Road will continue to provide
modified transportation services within Hana town only. Travel on Hana
Highway to East Maui is limited to emergency vehicles, essential workers
and local traffic due to ongoing repair work and dangerous conditions.

The Hana office anticipates resuming Kahului shuttle operations on Tuesday,
March 24. For East Maui transportation reservations or questions, call
(808) 866-8925.

The MEO Head Start location in Lahaina will also be closed on Monday, March
23, due to storm impacts in West Maui. Head Start families will be notified
of changes to operations on an ongoing basis.

MEO Moloka`i buses will not be running Monday, March 23, due to impacts from the Kona 2 storm over the weekend. Head Start preschools on Moloka`i and Lahaina and the Moloka`i office will be closed as well.

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