Oprah Winfrey’s spokesperson addressed rumors about the closure of her private Hawaii road during a tsunami evacuation.
When tsunami warnings were issued, Winfrey’s team contacted local law enforcement and FEMA to ensure the road remained open, as reported by Deadline.
Any claims suggesting otherwise are false, with local law enforcement assisting residents through 50 cars at a time for safety.
Winfrey’s spokesperson confirmed that the road will remain open as long as necessary, a sentiment echoed by the Maui Police Department in their advisory.
Winfrey began acquiring land for her $60 million estate in Maui in 2002, which includes a private road connecting the Wailea coastal area to the Kula uplands.
The property boasts a private road connecting the Wailea coastal area to the Kula uplands.
Tsunami alerts were issued following a large earthquake in Russia, affecting Hawaii, parts of California, and Japan.
After experiencing waves from the tsunami, Hawaii’s threat level was downgraded from warning to advisory, allowing evacuated residents to return home.
In August 2023, Hawaii faced devastating wildfires, but Winfrey’s home was not impacted.
Despite backlash over asking for donations during the Hawaii wildfires, Winfrey donated $10 million with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to the cause.
Addressing the criticism, Winfrey expressed surprise and sadness over the negative response they received from online users, noting the state of the country.
With a net worth exceeding $2.8 billion, the Oscar nominee reflected on the divisive reactions, saying, “It made me sad that we are at this state in our country.”
