#Emergency Shelter
Closures update #6: Shelters at Keaʻau Armory, Pāhoa Community Center to close today; Gilma downgraded to tropical storm
The latest information about road closures and other continued disruptions and recovery services in the wake of Hurricane Hone.
Nonprofit helps handful of houseless Hilo residents find shelter during Hurricane Hone
As much as 18 inches of rain fell in some areas of East Hawai‘i, flooding roads in the Ka‘ū District and the Bayfront area in Hilo.
Two emergency shelters being prepped ahead of Tropical Storm Calvin
Hawai‘i County is prepping two emergency shelters and has canceled camping permits from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Hawaiʻi County conducts houseless sweep at Kona Aquatics Center; 13 people receive help
Hawaiʻi County said future enforcement efforts are planned to address issues at parks around the island as part of an ongoing initiative to ensure the safety, cleanliness and functionality of public spaces.
Blessing for long-awaited tiny home village to help homeless on Big Island
“We know we need housing for all, but to do this here, where we know so many people are struggling, is magical,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said during the blessing of a tiny home village for the homeless in North Kona.
Update: Power outages in Hāmākua District to go on past Christmas
Approximately 650 Hawaiian Electric customers will remain without power past Christmas as crews continue to work toward restoring service following a severe storm earlier this week.
Hope Services Provides Emergency Shelter to 20 Homeless People Following Sweep at Old Kona Airport Park
Hope Services was able to assist 20 homeless Hawaiʻi residents last week after they were displaced following a county sweep earlier this month.
