State, county and certain private, nonprofit organizations who suffered losses such as debris removal and damage to infrastructure because of the Pu‘u ‘O‘o lava flow are encouraged to submit an application for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program
State, county and certain private, nonprofit organizations who suffered losses such as debris removal and damage to infrastructure because of the Pu‘u ‘O‘o lava flow are encouraged to submit an application for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program no later than April 2.
To determine eligibility, applicants must first submit requests for Public Assistance through the state within 30 calendar days from the date of the disaster declaration in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations. The March 4 amendment to President Barack Obama’s major disaster declaration adds debris management and permanent work to repair infrastructure as categories of eligible work under the public assistance program.
For additional information or guidance about how to submit a completed application, email HI-EMA at AskCivilDefense@scd.hawaii.gov.
Federal and state disaster recovery officials will host briefings for eligible applicants at 9 a.m. Friday, March 20, at Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency, 920 Ululani St. in Hilo. For more information, call Hawaii Emergency Management Agency at (808) 733-4300. Interested private nonprofit organizations are encouraged to call prior to the briefings to receive a sample documentation packet.
