HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration to address the impacts of Hurricane Lane has been granted.
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration to address the impacts of Hurricane Lane has been granted.
The disaster declaration covers floods, wildfires and other disasters that occurred because of the hurricane between Aug. 22-29.
The declaration means the state will receive support from the Public Assistance Grant Program for emergency and repair work for disaster-damaged facilities on Hawaii Island, Maui and Kauai.
In addition, the state will receive assistance from the Hazard Mitigation Program for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property in the event of a natural disaster.
