People Are Saying Oprah Hasn't Opened Her Private Road? Hawaii’s In Crisis Again! And Folks Need Help!

As Hawaii faces yet another natural disaster—this time a tsunami warning after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia—Maui residents are once again scrambling to evacuate, brace themselves, and pray. The sirens are blaring. People are being told to get to high ground. But one question is circling fast across social media: Why hasn’t Oprah opened her private road?

Let’s talk about it.

First, What’s the Deal With Oprah’s Road?

Yes,Oprah Winfrey owns a private road on her massive estate in Maui. She bought hundreds of acres in Kula years ago and, according to reports, had a private road built to bypass the long commute between Upcountry Maui and the beachside areas like Kihei and Wailea.

Now, this ain’t some gravel path—it’s a legit road that could easily be a lifeline for folks needing to get inland quickly during disasters. But it’s gated. And it’s private.

And today, with a tsunami warning shaking the island, folks are wondering why it’s still closed.

The People Are Asking Questions… and Rightfully So

Social media is fired up. Some users on X (formerly Twitter) are pointing out that Oprah has not opened her road for public use—even though thousands of lives could be at stake in an island-wide tsunami situation.

“Oprah HAS NOT opened her private road from Wailea to Kula, Hawaii…”

— @connorandrews

“She has the resources. She has the access. But where’s the action?”

— @atensnut

And listen—this ain’t just about Oprah. It’s about a system that allows luxury and exclusivity to override basic community survival. When disasters hit, we need all hands—and all roads—on deck.

What’s Actually Happening in Hawaii Right Now?

Here’s the rundown

• A massive 8.8 earthquake hit off the coast of Russia on July 29.

• The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami watch, then a full tsunami warning for all Hawaiian Islands.

• Estimated impact time? 7:17 PM HST.

• Officials say waves could reach 1 to 3 meters high (that’s 3 to 10 feet y’all).

• Maui County issued evacuation orders for all coastal zones.

• Sirens and mobile alerts have been sent out across the island urging people to seek higher ground immediately.

It’s serious. This isn’t the time to play favorites with access or pretend private property should stay private when lives are on the line.

Wait… Has Oprah Ever Opened That Road?

Yes,but with a big asterisk.

Back in 2019, during a brush fire on the island, Oprah reportedly allowed Maui County officials to use the road for emergency efforts. She even got a public shoutout from Hawaii’s governor at the time.

But today? No official word. No statement. No reports that she’s done the same in this current crisis.

So the silence is loud and it’s not sitting right with a lot of folks.

💬 Real Talk: This Is Bigger Than Oprah

Let’s be real this is bigger than one celebrity. It’s about how wealth and privilege show up in times of crisis. If we’re all about community, unity, and being “in this together,” then that has to show up in real ways especially when lives are on the line.

If you’ve got the resources to help and you don’twhat message are you really sending?

Hawaii is under a tsunami warning right now. People are evacuating, scrambling to find shelter, and trying to stay alive. This isn’t the time for gated access, silence, or indifference.

So yeah, we’re gonna ask

• Why hasn’t Oprah opened her road?

• Who else is sitting on resources while the people suffer?

• And how long will this kind of separation between “the haves” and “have-nots” keep costing us lives?

This ain’t about drama. It’s about accountability, humanity, and showing up when it matters most. Because if you can’t open the road now, when can you?

Stay safe, Hawaii❤️ Praying for you.