Hurricane insurance covers wind damage and water damage from rain. But it doesn't cover flooding from overflowing streams or storm surge. For that, you’ll need flood insurance.
HPR has created a list of ways those affected by the storm, and also how to help those in need.
Explore the current state of jazz, nu-jazz and funk on the global stage. Join Roger County for a jazz journey on Wednesday, 10 p.m. to midnight on HPR-1.
Heard on The Conversation
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The North Kohala district on Hawaiʻi Island sustained heavy damage from Tropical Storm Lala. The Kohala Food Hub is helping. We get more on that from Pacific Business News Editor-in-Chief Janis Magin.
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After a disaster happens, some scams and fake fundraisers can pop up under false names. Here's how to double-check the fundraiser is verified.
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As the initial steps of recovery from Hurricane Lala continue around the islands, there's a growing focus on dealing with the impact of different kinds of extreme weather. And that includes a new idea in South Korea. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Angelina Mercado, executive director of the Hawaiʻi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, talks about a new survey for domestic violence survivors in Hawaiʻi.
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Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative’s Member Services and Communications Manager, Beth Amaro, discussed the island's impacts from Lala and highlighted a new rebate program for residents with electricity-dependent medical needs.
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Hawaiʻi residents who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, and lost food because of Hurricane Lala could get that food replaced.
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Following a disaster, it’s natural to want to help those affected. But where do you start? HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on a grassroots volunteer organization that has taken out some of the guesswork, sharing a vetted list of families in need.
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The lights are slowly coming back on around Hawaiʻi Island, but Hawaiian Electric says some pockets of customers could be without power for weeks. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote spoke to residents about how they’ve managed so far without power.
HPR Music Features
September is "Classical Music Month"! HPR is celebrating with a countdown of your favorite composers and compositions, as chosen by you! The top 100 list will be revealed on HPR-2 beginning September 16. Stay tuned!
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