Rebuild Hawaiʻi

Severe storm impacts from Tropical Storm Lala have affected communities, businesses, and families across Hawaiʻi. During challenging times like these, our local community comes together—neighbors helping neighbors, local organizations lending a hand, and residents showing the true aloha spirit. Pacific Media Group is committed to supporting the people of Hawaiʻi by providing timely updates, important safety information, and essential storm recovery resources to help residents stay informed, connected, and resilient. Please see below for a list of resources available to help our community navigate the impacts of Storm Lala.

WEBSITES/PHONE NUMBERS/PHYSICAL LOCATIONS FOR MORE RECOVERY RESOURCES:

Hawaiʻi Island

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Water distribution On August 17

  • On Monday, Aug. 17, water will be available starting at 3 p.m. until supplies last at the following locations:
    • HPP Community Association: 15-1570 Makuʻu Dr., Keaʻau
    • Billy Kenoi Park, Softball Concessions: Pāhoa
    • Hawaiian Acres: 16-1325 Moho Rd. Kurtistown
    • Fern Acres: 11-3606 Lehua St. Mountain View
    • Fern Forest: 11-2864 Ala Kapena Dr. Mountain View
    • Cooper Center: 19-4030 Wright Rd. Volcano
    • Pāhala Community Center: 96 Kamani St. #1149 Pāhala
    • Nāʻālehu Hongwanji: 95-5695 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd. Nāʻālehu
    • Hope-Diamond Ministries: 92-8988 Ginger Blossom Ln. Ocean View

For current water distribution information and additional recovery resources, visit Vibrant Hawaii’s website.

MAUI

Charging Locations and Shelters

  • On Monday, Aug. 17, a charging station with WiFi and shelter open at Eddie Tam Memorial Center, 931 Makawao Ave., Makawao in Upcountry.
  • Shelters provide cots, food and water but other essential items and bedding need to be brought. Pets are also allowed if secured in crates or cages.

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Water Distribution

  • Department of Water Supply drinking water tanks are positioned at the following locations where outages were reported:
    • Four tanks at 1222 Olinda Road
    • One at Pi’iholo Road
    • Two at Ehu Road
    • One at Alaluana Road
    • One at Haleakala Acres on Crater Road

OAHU

Charging Locations

  • The U.S. Army Garrison Hawaiʻi announced generators are in place at the DFAC Bistro, Kaena Community Center and Wheeler Community Center so community members can charge phones and other electronic devices.
  • Residents are asked to bring their own charging cables and adapters.

Emergency Help

  • If you need financial or other assistance, call 211. For life-threatening needs, call 911.

Pet Assistance

  • Hawaiian Humane Society’s Mōʻiliʻili Campus opened at 12 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17.
  • The Kosasa Family Campus will be open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for emergency services only.
  • “Our Kosasa Family Campus is still without power and phone service, with no estimated timeline for restoration, so it will remain closed to the public tomorrow, Monday, August 17, except for emergency services, available at our Pet Kōkua Resource Center from 12 to 5 pm for lost and found services and walk-throughs and emergency stray intakes,” Hawaiian Humane shared in a social post.
  • If you lost or found a pet during the storm, you can file a Lost or Found Pet Report here.

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Kauai

Emergency Help

  • The following are emergency resources:

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WHERE TO VOLUNTEER:

*VOLUNTEER SAFETY NOTICE: The water, mud and debris may contain bacteria, sewage, pesticides, sharp objects, etc. For your safety, this is not optional: closed-toe boots (no slippers/sandals), gloves ( heavy-duty if possible), clothing that covers your skin, antibacterial cream/ointment for any cuts/exposure. If you have any open wounds, please take extra precautions or consider helping in safer ways.

Hawaiʻi Foodbank

  • Now, more than ever, people are facing food insecurity and counting on Hawaiʻi Foodbank. Volunteers are one of the most integral pillars of their operational framework, and they need the help of groups and individuals to provide access to food for families, kūpuna, keiki and other individuals who are facing hunger.

KEY Project

  • Join KEY Project as a volunteer to support the functions and operations in effectively serving the needs of our diverse multicultural community

FUND DONATIONS:

Aloha United Way

  • Aloha United Way has activated its 211 Disaster Response to support disaster response and recovery efforts for individuals and families, as well as nonprofit organizations serving on the front lines to respond to the catastrophic storm events that have impacted thousands of residents.

American Red Cross

  • The Red Cross and partners are mobilized and bringing relief to people affected by the recent Kona Low Storm. Their priority is to provide comfort, care, and hope to anyone in need.

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

  • The Stronger Hawai‘i Fund is a dedicated fund designed to support statewide disaster and emergency related preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and resilience.

Hawaiʻi Foodbank

  • Tropical Storm Lala has caused severe storm damage, leaving many families displaced and facing a long road to recovery. Lost food and unexpected costs are adding to the strain. Support your community and ‘ohana today to help ensure families can access the food they need. Donate now.

Lāhui Foundation

  • The Lāhui Foundation is helping to distribute resources to those directly affected.

The Salvation Army

  •  Working in close partnership with local government agencies and other disaster relief organizations, The Salvation Army is helping communities recover with compassion and coordination.

Hawaiʻi Island United Way

  • Hawaiʻi Island United Way has activated their Community Relief Fund for island residents impacted by flooding, wind damage, and related emergencies