Sen. Schatz: ‘Across the State, We are Helping Each Other Out’

On Thursday, June 28, 2018, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz spoke on the Senate floor to update the public on the ongoing eruptions on Hawai‘i Island. In his remarks, Senator Schatz outlined the state, local, and federal relief efforts and described the support from residents across the across the state.

“Across the state, we are helping each other out so that people are being fed, finding shelter, and getting the things they need. Lots of good things are happening, but it’s still a tough situation, an ongoing situation. Which is why we’ve been grateful that the federal government has also stepped in to help,” said Sen. Schatz.