HONOLULU, HI- August 29, 2018: Although Tropical Storm Lane has passed the islands, Red Cross workers remain on the ground to assist residents who were impacted by the storm.
On the Big Island, Red Cross volunteers are mobilizing relief items, like shovels, rakes, tarps, trash bags, gloves, storage containers, hand sanitizer, and bleach for distribution to those in need. Starting tomorrow, in addition to distributing relief items to affected residents, caseworkers will be meeting with residents whose homes have been destroyed, to ensure that their immediate emergency needs are met and to provide referrals, guidance or additional assistance, as needed, to help with the recovery process.
On Maui, Red Cross caseworkers are at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center (15 Ipu Aumakua Lane, Lahaina, HI 96761) Wednesday from 9:00am to 4:30pm, Thursday from 9:00am to 7:30am, and Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm for those needing assistance due to the West Maui brush fire or Tropical Storm Lane. Affected residents should bring a valid ID with the address of the affected home. Red Cross representatives will also be at the Lahainaluna High School community meeting on Wednesday to take appointments.
For inquiries regarding Red Cross assistance on Maui, please call the local office at 808-244-0051 and for inquiries regarding Red Cross assistance on Big Island, please call the local office at 808-935-8305.
About the Red Cross
The Red Cross is a non-profit humanitarian organization which provides assistance to meet the immediate emergency needs of those affected by disasters. All Red Cross assistance to disaster victims is free. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it depends on public contributions to help others. Your gift supports the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross in your community, across the country and around the world. To send a contribution, mail your check to American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96816 or make a secure online donation at redcross.org/hawaii or call (808) 739-8109.
