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South Kona Earthquake Causes Major Property Damage; Insurance Gaps Highlighted

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated wednesday

The latest in this situation

  1. County of Kaua‘i and the Hawai‘i Department of Health are conducting a public health emergency survey and offering relief grants for storm damage.
  2. The Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) held a charity walk to raise funds for local organizations and Hurricane Lala relief efforts.
  3. The Office of Economic Development assists Kauaʻi recovery efforts, naming Solomon Kanoho as the recovery manager.

How it started

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

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What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck South Kona on May 22, causing extensive damage to properties. Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reported receiving 143 damage reports, with 34 of those being from properties suffering major damage, including five destroyed homes. County officials stated that some residents found their insurance policies did not include earthquake coverage.

From bigislandnow.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The widespread structural damage and the lack of earthquake insurance coverage for affected homeowners could significantly increase local recovery costs and place financial strain on residents. Hawai‘i County is coordinating with Vibrant Hawai‘i and the American Red Cross to provide immediate housing and assistance.

From bigislandnow.com

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. County of Kaua‘i and the Hawai‘i Department of Health are conducting a public health emergency survey and offering relief grants for storm damage.Sub-event
  2. The Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) held a charity walk to raise funds for local organizations and Hurricane Lala relief efforts.Sub-event
  3. Disaster response efforts are underway in Kauai, Hawaii, involving local and national aid groups.Sub-event
  4. 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
  5. Aid is being driven from Honolulu to assist affected island communities in Hawaii.Sub-event
  6. FEMA works with communities in Oahu to identify flood hazards.Sub-event
  7. Hawai‘i County collaborates with aid groups for disaster response.1 source

Coverage

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