HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-29 Housing Fair to Help People Affected by Kilauea Eruption November 17 -- press release
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
(808) 323-4444 Fax (808) 323-4440
October 29, 2018
NEWS RELEASE
Housing Fair to Help People Affected by Kīlauea Eruption on November 17
The County of Hawai‘i announces a Housing Fair aimed at rebuilding our community
following the Kīlauea eruption on Saturday, November 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at Kea‘au High School.
The event, entitled “Kūkulu Hou – Rebuilding our Community – for Those Who were
Affected and Those Who Want to Help,” will provide an opportunity for lava-affected
residents to get one-stop assistance and guidance from Realtors, financial institutions,
builders and other private and government entities. The general public is also invited to
get information on building or renting affordable housing.
The day-long event will feature information sessions on low-interest loans, the building
permit process, real estate opportunities, insurance, and other matters.
Residents can consult one-on-one with representatives of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), and will hear presentations on the basics of government
loan programs from the Federal Housing Authority, USDA Rural Housing and the
Veterans Administration.
There will be a Keiki Fun Zone and Exhibit Hall featuring geologists, local builders, real
estate agents, financial empowerment experts, and other vendors.
Throughout the day, eruption survivors will be invited to participate in Share your Story,
coordinated by the County’s Office of Housing and Community Development. Every
survivor has a different story to tell about their struggles, triumphs and unique road to
recovery. Come share your story, which will be collected and compiled for future
reference as our community heals together.
For further information, contact the Mayor’s Office at 961-8211.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.