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Earthquake causes major damage in South Kona, Hawai‘i

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated sunday

The latest in this situation

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  2. The Office of Economic Development assists Kauaʻi recovery efforts, naming Solomon Kanoho as the recovery manager.
  3. Disaster response efforts are underway in Kauai, Hawaii, involving local and national aid groups.
  4. The Salvation Army joins relief efforts on Hawaiʻi Island as Hurricane Nolo approaches.
  5. The American Red Cross is assisting in recovery efforts in Kauaʻi following the passage of Hurricane Lowell.

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported May 27. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck South Kona on May 22, causing widespread damage. Hawai‘i County Civil Defense received 143 damage reports, 34 of which involved major damage, including five destroyed homes. The county is collaborating with Vibrant Hawai‘i and American Red Cross to provide immediate housing and assistance to those affected.

From bigislandnow.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The earthquake resulted in severe structural damage to properties, particularly older homes. For some residents, the lack of earthquake coverage on their insurance policies complicates the ability to afford necessary repairs and recovery.

From bigislandnow.com

How it developed

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  1. The Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) held a charity walk to raise funds for local organizations and Hurricane Lala relief efforts.Sub-event
  2. Disaster response efforts are underway in Kauai, Hawaii, involving local and national aid groups.Sub-event
  3. Coordinated relief efforts are underway between aid organizations including Vibrant Hawaiʻi, World Central Kitchen, and Kaukau 4 Keiki in response to the hurricane.Sub-event
  4. Aid is being driven from Honolulu to assist affected island communities in Hawaii.Sub-event
  5. FEMA works with communities in Oahu to identify flood hazards.Sub-event
  6. Hawai‘i County collaborates with aid groups for disaster response.1 source

Coverage

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