#presidential disaster declaration
President Joseph Biden approves Hawaiʻi Disaster Declaration
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaiʻi and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on Aug. 8, 2023, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Maui County.
President Approves Hawai‘i Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Lane
Today, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaiʻi and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Lane from Aug. 22-29, 2018.
Governor Ige’s Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration Approved
Gov. David Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Olivia has been granted, one day after the request was submitted.
Storm Warning Cancelled: Rain Bands Dump 40″ on Hawaii Island
The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued for Oʻahu and Maui County; and the Tropical Storm Watch has been discontinued for Kauaʻi County.
UPDATE: Presidential Disaster Declaration Request Approved Ahead of Lane
Gov. Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Hawai‘i has been approved. Word came late Wednesday afternoon that the governor’s request was granted, as Hurricane Lane approaches the Hawaiian Islands.
Presidential Disaster Declaration Granted for Hawai‘i
The disaster declaration means that federal assistance will be available for public facilities damaged by the Kīlauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes.
Ige Signs Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration
Gov. Ige asked the President to declare a major disaster for the State of Hawai‘i as a result of severe flooding on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu between April 13-16, 2018.
Emergency Repairs at Wailuku River: Differing Views Over Scope of Work Allowed
Differing views over the scope of work allowed under an emergency permit at the Wailuku River in ‘Īao Valley led to a small demonstration that resulted in a work stoppage at the site of Wailuku Water Company’s diversion on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016.
Federal Funds Secured for Recovery From Devastating Floods on Maui
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) lauded President Barrack Obama, Governor David Ige and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for helping to secure federal funds for recovery following devastating floods at ʻĪao Valley on Maui last month. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for Hawaiʻi on Thursday, which triggers the release of federal funds to help communities […]
Presidential Disaster Declaration Approved After Maui Flood at ʻĪao
President Barack Obama today declared a federal disaster for following heavy rains and flooding that resulted in millions in dollars in damage to ʻĪao Valley on Maui.
Governor Seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration for ʻĪao Flood Damage
Initial assessments put the Iao flood damage estimate at $15 million. About 20 families were directly impacted by the storm. The county and National Guard continue are working to clear an estimated 9,000 truckloads of debris.
