#hurricane irma

25th Anniversary of Iniki: How Hurricane Irma Compares

On the 25th anniversary of Hawaii’s costliest and damaging hurricane, Big Island Now compares Hurricane Iniki to Hurricane Irma.

Rep. Gabbard Votes to Send Federal Aid to Hurricane Victims

Bill H.R. 601 provides over $15 billion in emergency federal aid to assist the victims of Harvey, Irma, and other extreme weather events throughout the country.

How to Prepare if Irma, Harvey Hit Hawaiʻi

One of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record is set to make landfall in Florida on the eve of one of Hawaiʻi’s most damaging hurricanes.

11 Big Island Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Mainland

As of Tuesday, Sept. 5, 11 Big Island Red Cross volunteers have deployed to respond to Harvey and Hurricane Irma.

More Hawai‘i Red Cross Volunteers Deploy for Irma & Harvey

As of today, a total of nine Hawai‘i Island Red Cross volunteers from Hawai‘i Island have either deployed or will be deployed to assist with the Red Cross response to Harvey…