Updated at 4:11 p.m., Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Officials want reports of storm-related damage, needs
Advertiser Staff
The Honolulu Department of Emergency Management is asking the public for help in identifying homes and families that may have outstanding disaster-related needs after last weeks high winds and heavy rain."Our department received preliminary damage assessment information from the American Red Cross and Aloha United Way 211", said Mel Kaku, director of the Department of Emergency Management. "After reviewing the lists and correlating the data we have identified at least 12 homes that were damaged during last week's storm."
Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann reiterated the plea.
"Our Hawaii residents are very resilient and used to taking care of their own problems without asking for help," he said. "There is a possibility that some type of assistance may be available. However, we need to identify all damage associated with last week's storms as quickly as possible. We want to make sure our list is as accurate as can be."
If your home or a home owned by a friend or neighbor received damage and you have not contacted any agency for assistance, call the Department of Emergency Management at 723-8960 by Friday.
