#Disaster Recovery

Recovery frustratingly slow from 2018 Kīlauea eruption, but continues five years later

Recovery efforts have been frustratingly slow on all fronts during the nearly five years since the catastrophic Kīlauea eruption ended in September 2018, leaving a big wake of destruction. But work and property buyouts continue five years later.

Federal disaster recovery reform bill introduced by senators Schatz, Collins

The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act would strengthen the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s disaster recovery program for states, local governments, and tribes.

Upcoming SpeakOut Events Focus on Recovery

Hawaiʻi Island residents are invited to attend SpeakOut events on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 to help guide the 2018 Kīlauea eruption recovery efforts.

Volcano Recovery Surveys Nearing Deadline

The deadline for the three surveys is Aug. 4, 2019.

Senators Introduce Disaster Recovery Reform Legislation

Sens. Brian Schatz and Todd Young introduced new legislation to help communities plan for and recover from major disasters.

County Offers Surveys for Input on Kīlauea Recovery

The initiative includes three surveys to collect community input, which will shape both near- and long-term recovery efforts on Hawaiʻi Island, with a particular focus on the Puna District.