Officials in Honolulu are urging presidential support for disaster aid while evaluating damage to airport infrastructure following a recent event.

The entities involved

• Honolulu →

  city in and county seat of Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, that is also the capital city of Hawaii

  • County chiefs from Kauaʻi, Honolulu, and Maui formed a partnership focused on education and research to strengthen ocean safety and cooperation.20:36
  • Honolulu has automated transit, contrasting with many systems in Europe, while global transit systems pressure US adoption.Sat 17:15
• Federal Emergency Management Agency →

  United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security

  • Bernie Sanders, Peter Welch, and Becca Balint are involved in discussions regarding the securing and administration of federal funding for disaster response in Vermont.Sat 22:06
  • FEMA provides federal support to Florida following the impact of Hurricane Isaias.Sat 18:08

Related events

• President authorizes FEMA relief efforts.Oct 10
• A standoff over program funding is occurring as FEMA provides disaster assistance to Los Angeles, with Donald Trump pledging to streamline processes.Oct 16
• Trump linked the election to disaster relief funds, prompting FEMA to commit $7.5 billion in relief to North Carolina.Sep 24
• Disaster relief efforts in Saipan include calls for the inclusion of foreign workers and federal funding assistance.Mon 19:32
• Katherine Keith organized FEMA public assistance funding logistics.Oct 16