Hawaii Seeks Federal Aid After Hurricane Lowell | Salt Lake City News

Hurricane Lowell slammed into Hawaii, leaving two dead and thousands without power as 90-mph winds crippled Kauai’s roads, harbors, and airports. Governor Josh Green has urgently requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to unlock federal aid—critical because Hawaii can’t wait for full damage assessments. This emergency funding will repair public infrastructure, restore power, support small businesses, and help residents. It’s the second major hurricane in months, following Hurricane Lala, and officials warn the scale of destruction is beyond Hawaii’s capacity alone. A key priority: restoring Kaumalapau Harbor on Lanai—the island’s only cargo port—essential for delivering food, medicine, and fuel to 3,000 residents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8260a8412c8d3b0d