The Civil Air Patrol on Kaua'i is running damage assessments today throughout the island, focusing on the west side of the island, which received the brunt of the weekend storm.

Residents are asked to call their office with their damage reports as soon as possible. They should call 808-241-1800.

Damage must be to structures, crops and homes to qualify for Federal Emergency Management Agency support.

"Completing the damage assessments will be the top priority for our Civil Defense staff this week," Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. said. "We want to make sure we take advantage of every opportunity there may be to assist our residents with federal funding if we can qualify."