Hawaii County expands earthquake assistance hours

Oct 05, 2026

Hawaii County is adding weekend hours to help people apply for earthquake disaster aid, good news for residents still trying to file before the deadline.

  • A new help center will open on Sundays in Captain Cook.
  • FEMA and Small Business Administration staff will be there to walk people through applications.
  • More than $1.5 million in aid has already been approved for people hit by the May earthquake.
  • The deadline to apply is November 1st.

Outlook: Expect a push of last-minute applications as the November deadline closes in.

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