HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-13 Governor Ige requests Individual Assistance designation by Federal Government -- press release
Governor Ige signs request for federal individual
assistance programs for Hawai‘i County in wake of
volcanic eruption
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2018
HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige is requesting approval of all federal individual
assistance programs for Hawai‘i County residents who have lost their homes and
property in the Kilauea volcanic eruption that began in May.
The county has estimated that the eruption has destroyed about 455 residential
dwellings, 192 of which are primary residences. In addition, there are homes and
farms that are isolated by the lava flows, while others are inaccessible or
uninhabitable because of high ash and sulfur dioxide concentrations.
To date, assistance for individuals has been provided by the county government,
state agencies, and a large network of non-profit organizations. The state has no
individual assistance programs.
Gov. Ige is requesting assistance from ALL of the federal government’s individual
federal assistance programs to address disaster-related issues such as shelter,
unemployment, trauma and legal matters. The programs include:
Individuals and Households Program (IHP) – which addresses residents’ various
needs and will help survivors get back on their feet.
Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) – which will support short-term sheltering
for residents.
Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) – which will provide crisis
counseling to residents affected by the eruption.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) – which provides assistance to those
who have become unemployed because of the disaster.
Disaster Case Management – provides follow-up services required to help families
develop individualized recovery plans and provide sustained, coordinated case
management.
Disaster Legal Services – provides guidance and assistance for families, primarily
with insurance clams recovery/reproduction of legal documents, and advice on
landlord issues. This program allows for the establishment of a hotline and other
necessary support.
On May 11, 2018 the President approved Gov. Ige’s request for a disaster
declaration, authorizing the Public Assistance Grant Program for Hawai‘i County,
and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the State of Hawai‘i.
*Request document attached
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Media Contacts:
Jodi Leong
Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary
Office of the Governor
Office: 808-586-0043
Mobile: 808-798-3929
jodi.c.leong@hawaii.gov
Cindy McMillan
Communications Director
Office of the Governor
Office: 808-586-0012
Mobile: 808-265-7974
cindy.mcmillan@hawaii.gov