Hurricane Lala Resources & Support

Hurricane Lala Resources & Support

On this page we are consolidating community resources, updates, and information to help our patients and community as we begin the recovery process following Hurricane Lala.

We will include links to the source of the update wherever possible. Please note that this is a rapidly evolving effort and we are sharing resources from other organizations and groups, information may change – please refer to the host organization whenever possible for questions or additional information.

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Click on each of the categories below to access resources

Vibrant Hawai’i 

Complete the needs form to be connected with resources, current priorities include hot meals, drinking water, ice, and propane/gas.

Aloha United Way 211

Can help connect you to resources for safety, recovery, and support.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Offering emergency relief for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries prioritizing Pāhala, Nāʻālehu, Waiʻōhinu and surrounding Kaʻū communities

Learn more on Facebook (application details not released as of 8/18)

Hawai’i County – Report Damage

Use the following links to report damage to the County of Hawai’i – or visit Disaster Recovery for more information

FEMA

SNAP Food Replacement

Households receiving SNAP may be eligible to request replacement benefits for food that was lost or spoiled due to Lala, including losses related to power outages. Requests generally must be submitted within 10 days

  • Learn more or call 855-643-1643
  • DHS is currently accepting applications for SNAP replacement benefits from SNAP households statewide.To qualify, SNAP recipients must submit a signed, written statement reporting the food loss within 10 days of the incident. The statement must include:
    • Application Form
    • The name of the SNAP participant
    • Date of food loss (please provide a specific date; not a range)
    • Estimated value of food lost (please provide a specific dollar amount; not a range)
    • A description of what occurred and when
    • Contact information for the participant

    A sample written statement is available on the DHS website; however, recipients may submit their own written statement and are not required to use the sample form.

  • Drop the form off at your nearest DHS SNAP Processing Center

The Food Basket

The Food Basket provides emergency food assistance and food distribution services across Hawaiʻi Island. Residents impacted by Lala who need food support can check for current food distribution locations, schedules, and available assistance.

Goodwill Vouchers

Goodwill of Hawaii is offering vouchers of $100 per person or $300 per household.

Internet & Communication Support

File a Claim with HECO

Interruption of Electric Service Claim for Damage or Loss

Water 

Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies

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