Residents affected by tainted water could be displaced through Christmas

TL;DR - On Friday, residents displaced because of the contaminated water learned they won’t be spending the holidays in their own homes.

“So, I am disappointed to tell you, but I have to be honest with you to tell you that we’re not going to be able to move you back into your homes for Christmas,” said Major General Joseph Ryan of the 25th Infantry Division Commander.

“It’s unfortunate that the Navy’s negligence has caused us to have to evacuate our homes,” said Christine Roberts who is a state worker living in Navy Housing, Radford Terrace.

December 10, 2021: Residents affected by tainted water could be displaced through Christmas, Hawaiʻi News Now

December 10, 2021: Hawaii residents could be displaced for 6 to 8 weeks amid water crisis, Army officials say, ABC News

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