Residents and Businesses Encouraged to Submit Damage Reports Following Kona Low Storm

The County of Hawaiʻi continues to encourage residents and businesses to report damage from the Kona low storm.

These damage reports will assist the County with identifying priorities and focusing resources if state or federal disaster assistance becomes available. Damage reports can be submitted at the following link – Bit.ly/CDDisasterRecovery – or by calling Civil Defense at (808) 935-0031.

“We realize many residents still face challenges from the storm and may be focused on cleaning up, but damage reports can help the County target help where it’s needed most,” said Mayor Kimo Alameda.

Agricultural damage can be reported by contacting the USDA Farm Service Agency at (808) 933-8334.

Requests For Assistance

Vibrant Hawaiʻi, in partnership with the County of Hawaiʻi, has launched a request-for-assistance form to help residents report storm-related needs and connect with available support.

To submit a request for assistance, use the following link: bit.ly/vh-rfa.

Device Charging

To assist residents without power, the County Department of Parks and Recreation has established facilities for recharging cell phones, portable power banks, and similar small devices at the following locations and hours:
• AJ Watt Gym at Mountain View Park (8 a.m.-4 p.m.).
• Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility (10 a.m.-4 p.m.).
• Herbert Shipman Park pavilion (8 a.m.-4 p.m.).
• Sgt. Rodney J.T. Yano Memorial Hall (8 a.m.-4 p.m.).

Water Spigots

Residents who have lost power and need water for household use can access County water spigots, available at locations across the island. Spigot locations can be viewed here.

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