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Sen. Schatz Votes to Supply $80M for Natural Disaster Recovery
Sen. Schatz to pass legislation that provides more than $80 million in new federal funding to help Hawai‘i recover from a recent series of natural disasters.
A Trip Down Hurricane Lane 2018
Hawai‘i’s 2018 hurricane season, officially ending today, Nov. 30, was among the most active—and destructive—in years.
Presidential Disaster Declaration Secured for Hurricane Lane
The Presidential Disaster Declaration request by Gov. David Ige to address the impacts of Hurricane Lane has been granted.
Air Charter Service Called Into Action in Hawai‘i Again
Following Hurricane Lane in August, Air Charter Service’s Texas office was asked to fly in more than 120 tons of relief goods, and a search and rescue team.
Hawai‘i DOT Analyzing Lane Damage
Assessment teams deployed to Hawai‘i Island and Maui on Aug. 28 to conduct in-depth analysis of damages from Hurricane Lane and the Lahaina fire.
Hawai‘i DOH Offers Post-Flooding Precautions
After Hurricane Lane left, many parts of the island flooded and damaged, the Hawai‘i DOH offers precautions before returning to your home or business.
Flash Flood Watch for All Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Kaho‘olawe, Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, Ni‘ihau, O‘ahu and the Big Island through Tuesday afternoon.
East Hawai‘i Begins Cleanup After Record Rainfall
East Hawai‘i Island businesses, homeowners and Hawai‘i County have begun damage assessments and cleanup after severe flooding in from Hurricane Lane.
Delegation Urges FEMA to Work With State
The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be ready to work with the state to address immediate recovery needs.
Damage Assessments From Hurricane Lane Continue
Department of Public Works, partnering with the American Red Cross and local CERT teams, continues their damage assessments from Hurricane Lane on Monday.
Record Flow Measured at Rainbow Falls
Flows caused by Hurricane Lane on Aug. 23, were measured at 82,300 cfs, setting a new record for the falls.
Hawai‘i County Roads Experience Historic Flooding
Hawai‘i County roadways are reopening following four days of torrential rain that from Hurricane Lane that caused severe flooding in parts of Hawai‘i Island.
Damage Assessment From Hurricane Lane Begins
Department of Public Works, partnering with the American Red Cross and local CERT teams, began the process of damage assessment from Hurricane Lane Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018.
UPDATE: Persistent Downpours
The National Weather Service reports that a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Hawai‘i Island.
Salvation Army to Lead Mass Feeding Taskforce
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services will serve as the lead agency for the Hawai‘i Mass Care Feeding Taskforce throughout the islands.
Tropical Depression Lane Could Still Produce Flash Flooding
Lingering moisture associated with Lane will produce heavy rainfall over portions of the main Hawaiian Islands today, which could lead to additional flash flooding and landslides.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i DOT Status Report
Crews conduct assessments, continue to respond to damages caused by rains.
Construction Company Comes to the Aid of Stranded Honoka‘a Residents
“Thanks to the cooperation of the Hamakua Energy Partners and the awesome crew from DeRego’s Service LLC, we have a temporary solution to our access dilemma,”
3 PM UPDATE: Many Big Island Roads Have Sustained Damage
State Highways reports that Highway 19 at mile marker 28 to 29 (Ka‘awalii Gulch) is closed as of 3 p.m.
HELCO Continues Response to Outages
Currently, fewer than 30 customers in lower Puna, Hāmākua and Hilo are without power.
