Chris Daraban

Hurricane season is here and NOAA is predicting a near-or-above normal season for 2018. For the season as a whole, three to six tropical cyclones are predicted for the central Pacific hurricane basin. This number includes tropical depressions, named storms and hurricanes. The outlook indicates that there is a 40% chance of an above-normal season. Please note that the outlook is a general guide to the overall seasonal hurricane activity in the central Pacific basin and does not predict whether or how many of these systems will affect Hawaii.

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How to apply for Federal Kilauea-related Individual Assistance: A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm at the Kea‘au High School Gym to help those affected by the ongoing Kilauea eruptions. FEMA, the SBA, the state, and the county will be on site to answer questions and help people register for assistance. The deadline to apply for physical damage is August 13, 2018. Residents are encouraged to register even if they have insurance or have reg...istered with another disaster-relief organization. Anyone unsure if they qualify should visit the DRC or contact FEMA. Applicants should bring: - Social Security number - Address of the damaged primary residence - Description of the damage - Information about insurance coverage - A current contact telephone number - An address where they can receive mail - Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds A factsheet on Individual Assistance and what can be provided is available here: https://www.fema.gov//15/IndividualsHouseholdsPrograms.pdf To read answers to common questions or to apply online, click here: https://www.fema.gov/individual-disaster-assistance You may also call the registration phone number at 1-800-621-3362. Businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters may also be eligible for Small Business Administration low-interest loans depending on the type of injury you have experienced. To find out more about SBA loans, click here: https://disasterloan.sba.gov//Infor/DisasterLoanFactSheets

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