June 28, 2018
DR-4365-HI NR 003
HIEMA News Desk: 808-733-4300 X 522
FEMA News Desk: 808-851-7944
SBA PIO: 916-764-9918<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HONOLULU \u2013 Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), jointly operated by the state of Hawai\u2018i and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will open in Kaua\u2018i and Honolulu Counties. The center will offer residents affected by the April flooding, mudslides and landslides that took place in the City and County of Honolulu and Kaua\u2018i County, a one-stop shop for disaster assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The center locations are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kaua\u2018i<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Hanalei Elementary School Cafeteria; 5-5415 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
\uf0a7 Service: FEMA; Small Business Administration (SBA); State and County Agencies
\uf0a7 Opens Friday, 6\/29\/18; open daily from 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM
In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, modified hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 K\u014dloa Elementary School Humanities Room; 3223 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI
\uf0a7 Service: FEMA registration\/intake; SBA; County Agencies
\uf0a7 Opens Friday, 6\/29\/18; open Thursday- Saturday from 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Kapa\u2018a Elementary School Cafeteria: 4886 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI
\uf0a7 Service: FEMA registration\/intake; SBA; County Agencies
\uf0a7 Opens Sunday, 7\/1\/18; open Sunday-Wednesday from 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM
In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, modified hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Oahu
\u2022 Aina Haina Elementary ; 801 W. Hind Drive, Honolulu, HI
\uf0a7 Service: FEMA; SBA; State Agencies
\uf0a7 Opens Friday, 6\/29\/18; open daily from 8:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM
In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, modified hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Keolu Elementary; 1416 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI
\uf0a7 Service: FEMA registration\/intake; SBA
\uf0a7 Opens Monday, 7\/2\/18; open daily from 8:00 AM \u2013 8:00 PM
In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, modified hours
will be from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Federal Disaster Assistance American Sign Language video (FEMA Registration Process – Home Inspections) https:\/\/youtu.be\/lIPRL0A2D14<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Staffing the DRC are representatives from FEMA, the State, the U.S. Small Business Administration, state and local agencies. Survivors can meet face to face to have their questions answered and may register at the DRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applicants should have the following information at hand:
\u2022 Social Security number
\u2022 Address of the damaged primary residence
\u2022 Description of the damage
\u2022 Insurance information
\u2022 A current contact telephone number
\u2022 An address where they can receive mail
\u2022 Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Survivors can also apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585. Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may call 800-621-3362. The toll-free numbers are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. HST seven days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To apply for SBA low-interest disaster loans, business owners, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters can visit the disaster recovery center for one-on-one assistance or apply online using SBA\u2019s secure website at https:\/\/disasterloan.sba.gov\/ela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, applicants can get more information on SBA disaster assistance by calling SBA\u2019s
Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955, by visiting www.sba.gov\/disaster, or by emailing
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call
800- 877-8339.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paper applications may be requested, and completed paper applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FEMA\u2019s mission is to helping people before, during and after disasters.
All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, national origin, age, disability, limited English proficiency, economic status, or retaliation. If you believe your civil rights are being violated, call 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585(TTY\/TDD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SBA is the federal government\u2019s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For more information, applicants may contact SBA\u2019s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center by calling 800-659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA\u2019s website at www.sba.gov\/disaster. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call 800-877-8339 (TTY).
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Richard Rapoza
Public Information Officer
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
richard.d.rapoza@hawaii.gov
808-733-4300 ext. 522
808-392-0780 (cell)
ready.hawaii.gov<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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