#federal emergency assistance
President approves emergency declaration for Hurricane Nolo; storm ‘nearly stationary’ south of Big Isle
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that President Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for the state of Hawaiʻi beginning last Wednesday for impacts from Hurricane Nolo, which stalled while maintaining Category 2 strength south of the Big Island earlier tonight. As of 8 p.m. today, the National Weather Service reported Nolo was about 350 […]
FEMA extension uncertain; Mayor urges wildfire survivors to take alternate housing, if available
With the end of temporary federal emergency assistance now set for the end of next month, Mayor Richard Bissen advised Lahaina wildfire survivors Wednesday night to take a permanent housing alternative, if available.