Disaster Assistance and Recovery Centers (DARCs) will be established on Oahu to provide services and information to people whose property was damaged by the recent high winds, heavy rains and flooding.
Assistance and recovery centers will be open at the following locations and times:
Wednesday, December 17, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Haleiwa – Haleiwa Gym (Waialua Community Assoc.) 66-434 Kamehameha Hwy.
• Laie – Brigham Young University Hawaii, Aloha Center, Rooms 155 and 156, 55-220 Kulanui Street
Thursday, December 18, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Haleiwa – Haleiwa Gym (Waialua Community Assoc.) 66-434 Kamehameha Hwy.
Saturday, December 20, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Windward - Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Highway
• Laie - Brigham Young University Hawaii, Aloha Center, Rooms 155 and 156, 55-220 Kulanui Street
State and city agencies and nongovernmental organizations, such as the Red Cross, will provide information about available services and assistance.
State Civil Defense is asking Oahu businesses, community groups, service clubs, and faith based organizations to join in this recovery effort. Please Contact Havinne Okamura at 733-4300 ext. 556 or email: hokamura@scd.hawaii.gov
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Mayor to inspect storm damage
Mayor Hannemann and other top City officials tomorrow will personally inspect areas damaged hardest by yesterday’s storm.
“It is very important that we have a clear understanding of the scope and magnitude of the damage as we transition from response to recovery operations,” Mayor Hannemann said. “We also want to reassure people affected by the storm that this situation is a top priority.”
Accompanying Mayor Hannemann for the “Windshield Damage Assessment” will be City Managing Director Wayne Hashiro and Department of Emergency Management Director Mel Kaku.
The team will depart from Honolulu Hale at 9 a.m.
The City has al ready initiated damage assessment operations in conjunction with State Civil Defense and the American Red Cross, and is requesting that residents assist in identifying types of damage and assistance needed.
The City has al so established a speci al hotline for residents to report damage and assistance needs following yesterday’s storm.
The hotline number is 768-4385. The hotline will be staffed at the following times:
• Friday evening to 9:00PM
• Saturday and Sunday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM
• Monday thru Friday from 7:45AM to 4:30PM
Media Contact:
Bill Brennan, 527-6928
“It is very important that we have a clear understanding of the scope and magnitude of the damage as we transition from response to recovery operations,” Mayor Hannemann said. “We also want to reassure people affected by the storm that this situation is a top priority.”
Accompanying Mayor Hannemann for the “Windshield Damage Assessment” will be City Managing Director Wayne Hashiro and Department of Emergency Management Director Mel Kaku.
The team will depart from Honolulu Hale at 9 a.m.
The City has al ready initiated damage assessment operations in conjunction with State Civil Defense and the American Red Cross, and is requesting that residents assist in identifying types of damage and assistance needed.
The City has al so established a speci al hotline for residents to report damage and assistance needs following yesterday’s storm.
The hotline number is 768-4385. The hotline will be staffed at the following times:
• Friday evening to 9:00PM
• Saturday and Sunday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM
• Monday thru Friday from 7:45AM to 4:30PM
Media Contact:
Bill Brennan, 527-6928
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