Oprah Winfrey Opens Private Maui Road to Aid Tsunami Evacuees After 8.8 Earthquake

 

Oprah Winfrey opened her private road on Maui to assist with tsunami evacuation efforts after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia triggered widespread warnings across the Pacific. As waves approached Hawaii, emergency officials began evacuating low-lying areas, including coastal parts of Maui. Winfrey’s road, which connects the coastal region of Wailea to higher ground in Kula, was opened under coordination with local law enforcement and FEMA to help residents and visitors reach safety more quickly.

Social media initially lit up with claims accusing Winfrey of blocking access to her road during the emergency. However, Maui police later confirmed that the road was not closed and that officials had worked with Winfrey’s team to control traffic and allow safe passage—limiting vehicles to about 50 at a time to prevent congestion.

Winfrey’s representatives also addressed the rumors, saying she immediately responded to authorities’ requests to open the road and had no intention of restricting access during a public safety emergency. Local officials thanked her for cooperating during a critical time and emphasized that spreading misinformation during natural disasters can cause unnecessary panic.

While Hawaii has since lifted evacuation orders and downgraded the tsunami threat, the incident sparked renewed conversation about access to private infrastructure during public emergencies, especially in island communities where evacuation routes are limited.

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