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Posted at 2:25 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2006

Maui officials want list of major quake damage

Advertiser Staff

Maui County Civil Defense officials want the public's help in compiling a list of major structural damage from Sunday's earthquakes.

President Bush's emergency declaration does not include federal financial assistance for private property damage, county officials said, but they are gathering damage information in case the declaration changes to include private property.

Minor or cosmetic damage to walls, fallen rocks, retaining walls or plumbing are not covered and homeowners should consult with an electrician, plumber, contractor or structural engineer, county Civil Defense officials said.

Forms to report major structural damage are available at www.mauicounty.gov.

For further information, contact the Maui Civil Defense Office during normal business hours, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 270-7620 (Maui) and toll free from Molokai 800 272-0117 and toll free from Lanai 808 272-0125.