08-17-2014, 11:57 AM
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Originally posted by pahoated
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Originally posted by kalakoa
that the power grid is fragile.
The lesson should be that this island is prone to earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, typhoons, and eruptions. Disaster preparedness should be a top priority. The second is that albizia is an introduced and invasive species, that eradication of this invasive needs to be raised in priority and funding. Eradication of invasive species would start solving many problems.
Ditto on most of this Pahoated - but I'd also add: preparedness begins with ME - I do feel bad for folks that are suffering now, but the damage resulting from the albizia should be no surprise to anyone. How many of those now complaining bitterly actually went out and, just for fun, killed some albizias on their property? It's not hard - just girdle them - I killed every albizia on my lot within weeks of closing on it.
Very simple solution to the albizia problem, a new ordinance: if an albizia on your property damages the power grid, you get to pay for the repairs... Try getting that passed.