HONOLULU (CN) — After a slow-moving storm stalled over the Hawaiian Islands for nearly six days — flooding communities, shattering rainfall records and knocking out power to more than 130,000 homes and businesses — the state is still tallying up the damage.
Molly Pierce, Public Information Officer for the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, said her office has shifted focus from their nearly two weeks of storm preparation to damage assessment — a critical step toward potentially qualifying for federal disaster assistance. Residents are being urged to photograph and report all storm damage, even if they are unsure it rises to the level of a formal claim.
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