Disaster Recovery Center will Open in Honolulu and Kauai Counties

HONOLULU – Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), jointly operated by the state of Hawai‘i and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will open in Kaua‘i and Honolulu Counties. The center will offer residents affected by the April flooding, mudslides and landslides that took place in the City and County of Honolulu and Kaua‘i County, a one-stop shop for disaster assistance.

The center locations are:

  Kaua‘i

• • Hanalei Elementary School Cafeteria; 5-5415 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
    • Service:  FEMA; Small Business Administration (SBA); State and County Agencies
    • Opens Friday, 6/29/18; open daily from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, modified hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• • Kōloa Elementary School Humanities Room; 3223 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI
    • Service: FEMA registration/intake; SBA; County Agencies
    • Opens Friday, 6/29/18; open Thursday- Saturday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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• • Kapa‘a Elementary School Cafeteria: 4886 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI
    • Service:  FEMA registration/intake; SBA; County Agencies
    • Opens Sunday, 7/1/18; open Sunday-Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, modified hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oahu

• • Aina Haina Elementary ; 801 W. Hind Drive, Honolulu, HI
    • Service: FEMA; SBA; State Agencies
    • Opens Friday, 6/29/18; open daily from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, modified hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• • Keolu Elementary; 1416 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI
    • Service: FEMA registration/intake; SBA
    • Opens Monday, 7/2/18; open daily from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

                       In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, modified hours  

                      will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Federal Disaster Assistance American Sign Language video (FEMA Registration Process - Home Inspections) https://youtu.be/lIPRL0A2D14

Staffing the DRC are representatives from FEMA, the State, the U.S. Small Business Administration, state and local agencies. Survivors can meet face to face to have their questions answered and may register at the DRC.

Applicants should have the following information at hand:

·         Social Security number

·         Address of the damaged primary residence

·         Description of the damage

·         Insurance information

·         A current contact telephone number

·         An address where they can receive mail

·         Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds

Survivors can also apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585. Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may call 800-621-3362. The toll-free numbers are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. HST seven days a week.

To apply for SBA low-interest disaster loans, business owners, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters can visit the disaster recovery center for one-on-one assistance or apply online using SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

In addition, applicants can get more information on SBA disaster assistance by calling SBA’s

Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955, by visiting www.sba.gov/disaster, or by emailing

disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call

800- 877-8339.

Paper applications may be requested, and completed paper applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

Updated Schedule For Limited Local Access To Wainiha, Haena via Kuhio Highway

LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the following modifications to the schedule for limited local access to the communities of Wainiha and Haena on the north shore of Kauai to take effect beginning Friday, June 22, 2018.

Monday through Saturday (MODIFIED 6/22)

• 6 a.m. First trip from Waikoko to Wainiha.
• 6:30 a.m. First trip from Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle.
• 8:30 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha.
• 9 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle.
• 12 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha.
• 12:20 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle.
• 12:40 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include shuttle.
• 1 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko.
• 5 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 5:20 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle. (modified 6/22)
• 5:40 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include shuttle. (modified 6/22)
• 6 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle. (modified 6/22)
• 6:30 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include shuttle. (modified 6/22)
• 6:45 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko (modified 6/22)
• 10:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 11 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha (the last trip of the day)

Sunday and Holidays (MODIFIED 6/22)

• 7 a.m. First trip from Waikoko to Wainiha
• 7:30 a.m. First trip from Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle.
• 8 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include shuttle.
• 8:30 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle.
• 9 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include shuttle.
• 9:30 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 10 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 10:30 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 11 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 11:30 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 12 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 12:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle.
• 1 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include shuttle.
• 1:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 2 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 2:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 3 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 3:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 4 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 4:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 5 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 5:20 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle. (modified 6/22)
• 5:40 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include shuttle. (modified 6/22)
• 6 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle. (modified 6/22)
• 6:30 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include shuttle. (modified 6/22)
• 6:45 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko (modified 6/22)
• 10:30 p.m. Last trip from Wainiha to Waikoko
• 11 p.m. Last trip from Waikoko to Wainiha

Please note that construction activities Monday through Saturday may sometimes result in slight delays to the schedule as the crews button up to make it safe for vehicles to pass, but the convoy will not leave prior to the scheduled time. The schedule for the 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. convoys may not be exact depending on the number of cars queued and the shortened time frame between trips.

HDOT is currently anticipating emergency repairs and bridge upgrades to be completed and the road to open to all traffic without convoys in October.

Kuhio Highway Resurfacing Project From Kuamoo Road to Kapaa Bypass in Wailua Begins Sunday, June 24

LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that Kuhio Highway from Kuamoo Road to Kapaa Bypass, in the vicinity of the former Coco Palms property, will be resurfaced beginning on Sunday night, June 24, 2018. Lane closures will occur weekly on Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., nightly.

Next week one lane will be closed on Kuhio Highway on Sunday night, June 24, 2018 through Friday morning, June 29, 2018. The direction of the closed lane will vary based on the work. Traffic will be maintained in both directions in the two remaining open lanes.

The project includes the reconstruction of weakened pavement areas, resurfacing, pavement markings, and traffic signal upgrades at the Haleilio Road and Kuamoo Road intersections with Kuhio Highway.

Work is expected to be completed by the end of Summer 2018. Roadwork is weather permitting.

HDOT advises motorists to drive with caution and to follow all traffic control signs when entering the work zone area. Weekly roadwork information for this project will be posted to the HDOT website at http://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/kauai/

Kuhio Highway Emergency Flood Repair Update: June 19, 2018

LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has advertised an emergency contract for additional Kuhio Highway Emergency Flood Repairs and will be awarding the contract shortly. The contract includes work to stabilize the slope above Kuhio Highway (Route 560) between Waikoko and Wainiha and various downslope sites on Kuhio Highway.

Work will continue on a six day a week, 10-hour a day schedule for the near future. Limited local access utilizing the convoy system will continue until the work is completed in October. Currently there two crews installing soil nail and shotcrete anchor structures at the two makai slopes at Waikoko and Wainiha where the roadway structure was washed out. Once the contract for emergency repairs is awarded, an additional crew will be working on the Wainiha Mauka Slope and at various sites where the makai slope was compromised.

A separate contract for the update of the Waikoko, Waipa, and Waioli bridges (the 3W bridges) will be awarded as the environmental documentation for that project is completed. The bridge upgrades are necessary to expedite the recovery efforts on Kuhio Highway as the existing structures are load restricted to 8 tons. This severely limits the amount of landslide and other debris that can be removed from the area. The upgraded bridges will be rated to 16 tons with emergency capacity of 25 tons.

The revised cost estimate for the emergency flood repairs on Kuhio Highway and the upgrade of the 3Ws is $80 million. The majority of costs for the Kuhio Highway emergency flood repairs is expected to be eligible for reimbursement through the Federal Highways Administration’s Emergency Relief program.

HDOT initially planned to conduct the bridge work at night but will modify the schedule in response to noise concerns from the public. Limited local access during the bridge upgrades and emergency flood repairs will continue to be available according to the posted schedule:

Monday through Saturday (MODIFIED 6/19)

• 6 a.m. First trip from Waikoko to Wainiha.
• 6:30 a.m. First trip from Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle.
• 8:30 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha.
• 9 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko.
• 12 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha.
• 12:20 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include shuttle.
• 12:40 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include shuttle.
• 1 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko.
• 5 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 5:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 6 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 6:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 10:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 11 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha (the last trip of the day)

Sunday and Holidays (MODIFIED 6/19)

• 7 a.m. First trip from Waikoko to Wainiha
• 7:30 a.m. First trip from Wainiha to Waikoko
• 8 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 8:30 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 9 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 9:30 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 10 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 10:30 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 11 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 11:30 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 12 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 12:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 1 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 1:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 2 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 2:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 3 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 3:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 4 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 4:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 5 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 5:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 6 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha
• 6:30 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko
• 10:30 p.m. Last trip from Wainiha to Waikoko
• 11 p.m. Last trip from Waikoko to Wainiha

Please note that construction activities Monday through Saturday may sometimes result in slight delays to the schedule as the crews button up construction activities to make it safe for vehicles to pass, but the convoy will not leave prior to the scheduled time.

A general timeline of the emergency flood repairs on Kuhio Highway is below:

Timeline:

April 14-15, Historic flood event causing over a dozen landslides and five areas to be compromised on Kuhio Highway on the North Shore of Kauai.

April 28, 1-lane emergency access route opened for emergency vehicles only

May 3, $8 million in quick release Emergency Relief funds approved by FHWA

May 4, limited local access opened, crews shift from 12-hour days, seven days a week to 10-hour days, six days a week

May 29, Section 106 consultation held

May 30, late-night convoy added to local access schedule

May 31, weight restriction on route increased from 5 tons to 8 tons due to completion of the first phase of the slope stabilization below the highway in Wainiha

June 7, advertised emergency contract for additional slope stabilization, upgrades to Waikoko, Waipa, and Waioli Bridges

June 15, the State Historic Preservation Division concurs with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Section 106 and applicable Section 4(f) findings.

Anticipated dates (subject to change):

June 22, Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to be executed.  FHWA National Environmental Policy Act, Section 106, Section 4(f), and related approvals finalized and cleared.

October, emergency repairs and bridge upgrades to be completed; road to open to all traffic without convoys.

http://hidot.hawaii.gov/blog/2018/06/19/june-19-2018-kuhio-highway-emergency-flood-repair-update/

Enhanced Absentee Mail Voting Services For Voters Impacted By North Shore Flooding

Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i – The Office of the County Clerk, Elections Division is initiating enhanced absentee mail voting services for registered voters of the North Shore who were directly impacted by the flooding that occurred in April 2018.

Due to the on-going recovery efforts and restricted routes of travel from Wainiha to Hā‘ena, registered voters residing inside the security checkpoint will be mailed information on the upcoming Primary Election and an absentee ballot application, and are encouraged to complete and submit the application as soon as possible.

Absentee ballot applications will also be available the security checkpoints and at the Hanalei Colony Resort.  Additionally, anyone with a valid Hawai‘i driver's license or Hawai‘i state identification card can register to vote and apply for a ballot via the online voter registration system at www.hawaii.gov/elections.

Voters residing inside the security checkpoints will be able to pick-up their absentee ballots on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Hanalei Colony Resort, if they submit an absentee ballot application to the Elections Division by July 6, 2018.  This enhanced absentee ballot service will be provided for one (1) day only and is only available to voters who reside inside the security checkpoints.

Information on this enhanced absentee voting service will also be posted online on the following County of Kaua‘i sites.

·      County of Kaua‘i Home Page (https://www.kauai.gov/);

·      Council Services Division (https://www.kauai.gov/CountyClerk);

·      Election Divisions (https://www.kauai.gov/Elections); and

·      Emergency Management Agency (https://www.kauai.gov/KEMA).

The 2018 Primary Election is on Saturday, August 11, 2018.

Finally, the Elections Division wishes to thank the Hanalei Colony Resort and Hawai‘i National Guard for their assistance with this project, and for their on-going efforts in support of the residents of the flood impacted areas on the north shore.

For additional information, please contact the Office of the County Clerk, Elections Division at 241-4800.

Garden Island Editorial: "Legislative highlights for Kauai are many"

Legislative highlights for Kauai are many

By The Garden Island | Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 12:05 a.m.

Kauai is blessed to have a strong team of legislators representing it at the Legislature.

Senate President Ron Kouchi, and Rep. Dee Morikawa, Jimmy Tokioka and Nadine Nakamura are sharp, bright and dedicated to doing their best to see to it that Kauai is well served. This recently completed session, that is what happened.

While it may seem at times that not much is happening, not much is being done, it is, in fact, just the opposite. There is much going on at the Legislature. We don’t hear of every nuance that goes on but rest assured, there is no lack of effort on the part of our legislators. They have hearts for Kauai and its people. And they know what it takes to get a law considered and passed. It’s not as easy as you might believe. Experience is huge at the Legislature, just as are hard work, smarts and abilities to work well with others, gaining both their support and confidence.

How do we know this?

The House of Representatives recently adjourned their 2018 session and passed many important bills on flood relief, emergency services and pesticide control that will directly benefit the people of Kauai.

The House also passed more than $85.3 million in Capital Improvement Project funding for Fiscal Year 2019 for projects across Kauai County.

Notable CIP funding highlights for Kauai County include:

• $200,000 for renovations of locker rooms at Kauai High School

• $500,000 for renovations of the library at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

• $2.5 million for a new library at Kapaa Elementary School

• $500,000 for the Agricultural Learning Center at Kapaa High School

• $110,000 for air conditioning and photovoltaic panels at Waimea Canyon Middle School

• $500,000 for renovations of the library at Waimea High School

• $2 million for a new gymnasium at Waimea High School

• $250,000 for parking area improvements at Wilcox Elementary School.

• $500,000 for a food service facility at Kauai Economic Opportunity Inc.

• $500,000 for a photovoltaic system at the Kauai Philippine Cultural Center

• $1 million for clearing the Waimea River mouth

• $2 million for site improvements at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor

• $17.2 million for a ticket lobby and additional parking facilities for Lihue Airport.

• $2.5 million for guardrail and shoulder improvements on state highways

• $7 million for the repair of Hanalei Bridge on Kuhio Highway

• $36.6 million for repairs along Kuhio Highway

• $2.6 million for Traffic Operational Improvements to existing highways

Kauai lawmakers were able to secure $35,000 in Operating Grants-In-Aid projects for Kauai nonprofit organizations. These grants are provided to local organizations serving the public and working to improve the state of Hawaii.

Some of the important bills that will benefit Kauai Island residents this session include:

• Emergency services HB1900 HD1 SD1 CD1

The state budget includes $4.5 million for three new ambulances and staff on Kauai, Hawaii Island and Oahu.

• Disaster Relief, SB 192 SD1 HD1 CD1

Provides $100,000,000 to Kauai and $25,000,000 to other areas statewide for flood relief.

Provides immediate money to cover the upfront costs of needed road repairs, clearing rock slides and infrastructure improvements.

• Voting by mail, HB 1401 HD1 SD1 CD1

Pilot program for the 2020 primary and general election on Kauai conducted by mail.

Office of Elections to submit a report to the Legislature.

• Rose Ringed Parakeet, HB2081 HD1 SD2 CD1

Conducts field studies to reduce the rose-ringed parakeet population

• Pesticides, SB 3095 SD1 HD1

Prohibits the application of restricted use pesticides within 100 feet of a school during school hours.

Prohibits the use of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos as an active ingredient beginning Jan. 1, 2019. Allows exemptions.

• Homeless, SB 2401 SD2 HD1 CD1; SB 2027 SD2 HD1 CD1

$30 million for Ohana Zones on three Oahu sites, and one each on Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Island. Public lands will be selected by the Governor for the zones.

$1 million for an Emergency Department Assessment pilot program.

$1 million for a Medical Respite Pilot Program.

$800,000 for a new Family Assessment Center.

$400,000 for two new Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) programs on Maui and Hawaii Island.

1.5 million for a Coordinated Statewide Homeless Initiative.

• Cesspools, SB2567 SD2 HD2 CD1

Establishes a Cesspool Working Group to develop a comprehensive plan for the conversion of all statewide cesspools by 2050.

• Lifeguard Services, HB2097 HD1 SD2 CD1

Requires Attorney General to defend any civil action against the county to provide lifeguard services at a designated state beach park.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract with the counties for county lifeguard services at designated state beach parks under an agreement between the state and a county.

• Restraining Orders, B1614 HD1 SD1 CD1

For parties filing for annulment, divorce, or separation, preserves the financial assets of the parties and maintains the current island of residence and school of enrollment of a minor child of the parties.

Despite this lengthly list, does that mean they got everything they wanted? No. But it wasn’t for lack of trying. Our legislators vow to continue to press for more education funding, including to improve pay for teachers and entice the best into this critical field.

In case you were wondering, Morikawa represents Niihau, Lehua, Koloa, Waimea. Nakamura presents Hanalei, Princeville, Kilauea, Anahola, Kapaa, Wailua. Tokioka represents Wailua Homesteads, Hanamaulu, Lihue, Puhi, Old Koloa Town, Omao.

Our legislators don’t get a lot of thanks and appreciation, but they deserve it.

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Federal Disaster Assistance for Individuals

•United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) emergency loans are available for farmers and ranchers. For more information: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/…/farm-…/emergency-farm-loans/index or call the Hawaii State and Pacific Basin Farm Service Agency Office at (808) 541-2600 ext. 2 with any questions.

•Individuals with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) - insured mortgages at risk of foreclosure because of the disaster may stop or delay foreclosure by 90 days. Please go to: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/nsc/qaho0121 to determine if you qualify for the foreclosure moratorium. Conventional mortgage holders should contact their lenders directly to determine their options.

•Those who have lost their homes and are in the process of buying or rebuilding another home can receive mortgage insurance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). For more information please go to: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/ins/203h-dft. If you are experiencing any housing issues related to this disaster, please consider contacting a HUD approved housing counseling agency.

Urgent Call for Homeowners to Report Flood Damage

State and County lawmakers were recently informed of an urgent need for all homeowners who suffered damage during the severe flooding last month on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i to report to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and so all homeowners can qualify for the Individual Assistance Program.

A minimum of 173 homeowners must report damages by 4 p.m. Friday, May 18 or Hawai‘i will lose out on being eligible for grants and loans totaling millions of dollars. So far, 115 homes have been reported damaged.

If your home was damaged by flooding and you did not report it to FEMA or the Red Cross, go to www.honolulu.gov/dem or call 723-8960 before the deadline.

Governor Ige signs Kaua‘i, O‘ahu Flood Recovery Bill

May 10, 2018

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed SB 192 (Act 12), otherwise known as the Kaua‘i and O‘ahu flood recovery bill on Thursday. The measure sets aside a total of $125 million for the recovery effort -- $100 million to help finance the flood recovery effort on Kaua‘i, and another $25 million for O‘ahu.

The governor signed the bill on the same day that legal and policy reviews were completed for SB 192. Reviews are conducted on all bills prior to reaching the governor’s desk.

“The floods have been devastating to families, individuals and businesses on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu. We have moved quickly to start relief and recovery efforts. This funding will help take us to the next level,” said Gov. David Ige.

The funding will be used for the repair of public facilities – including roads, bridges, county parks and infrastructure that were destroyed or severely damaged in the flooding last month.

Gov. Ige successfully requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration which was granted on Tuesday, making available millions of dollars in federal funding for emergency repairs of public facilities that were damaged in the Kaua‘i and O‘ahu flooding.

The request for federal assistance for individuals was denied, but the state is appealing the decision.

Previously, Gov. Ige made $500,000 immediately available for emergency response efforts, with an additional $10 million to speed up work to reopen roadways.

On April 15, the governor issued an emergency proclamation for Kaua‘i, and a few days later a supplemental emergency proclamation to include O‘ahu – authorizing the expenditure of state monies as appropriated for quick and efficient repairs to public facilities that were damaged by the floods.

President approves Governor Ige’s request for disaster declaration for public assistance for severe flooding and landslides on Kauaʻi and Oʻahu

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced today that the president has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for public assistance for damage incurred as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu between April 13 and April 16, 2018. The approval paves the way for assistance with emergency work and the repair and replacement of disaster-damaged public facilities in the City and County of Honolulu and Kauaʻi County.

The request for individual assistance is under review.

“I want to thank our FEMA partners for their on-the-ground assistance and rapid response to this request. I have spoken with mayors Caldwell and Carvalho to let them know help is on the way,” said Gov. David Ige.

Gov. Ige submitted the request on May 2 following a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment completed by state, county and federal agencies.