The storm has gained a little more strength and is expected to move into the Central Pacific Basin (crossing 140 W) later today as residents recover from tropical storm Lane this weekend. said “The National Weather Service”. Lane, downgraded from a category 5 hurricane dumped 51-53 inches of rain in the Mountain View of the Big Island, generating the third highest tropical storm total for the United States since 1950. 39 people were rescued on Friday and Saturday More rain and mudslides are expected for Monday and ahead.
To prepare for the next hurricane or storm or to communicate to potential volunteers for post storm rebuilding, Hawaii residents can create rescue and support groups through the World Cares Center (WCC) at Ready Responders Network (RRN).
For information on emotional resiliency and how to handle home recovery after flooding from Lane, WCC offers online training at Disaster Volunteerism Academy.
For more information about setting up a group on the RRN or if you need help with online training, contact wccteam@worldcares.org.
Information about financial or public assistance will be posted on FEMA site HERE.
Tamer Ajrami
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