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BERNARDP. CARVALHO JR.WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Mayor Managing Director
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
News Release
For Immediate Release: June 28, 2018
ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
Disaster Recovery Centers to open on Kaua'i starting Friday, June 29
With the approval of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual
Assistance program for the County of Kaua'i, the following Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) and
Registration Intake Centers (RIC) will be open starting Friday, June 29, through Saturday, July 7.
Further dates will be announced at a later time.
• DRC at Hanalei Elementary School Cafeteria — 5-5415 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei
o Services: FEMA Individual Assistance registration/intake; Small Business
Administration (SBA); state and county agencies
o Days: Open daily (starting Friday, June 29)
o Times: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
*In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, the Hanalei DRC
will have modified hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• RIC at K61oa Elementary School Humanities Room — 3223 Po'ipu Road, K61oa
o Services: FEMA Individual Assistance registration/intake; SBA; county
agencies
o Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday (starting Friday, June 29)
o Times: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
0 RIC at Kapa'a Elementary School Cafeteria — 4886 Kawaihau Road, Kapa'a
o Services: FEMA Individual Assistance registration/intake; Small Business
Administration (SBA); county agencies
o Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (starting Sunday, July 1)
o Times: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
*In observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, the Kapa`a RIC
will have modified hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Days and times for the above schedule may change after July 7. To view an updated
schedule at any time, visit www.kauai.gov/KEMA.
"The upcoming opening of our Disaster Recovery Centers is a huge success for our
island," stated Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. "Our residents have been waiting a long time for this,
and our county team has worked diligently to seek every resource and opportunity available. I
strongly recommend anyone affected by April's devastating flood to visit a DRC or RIC in your
area."
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Hanalei will be a readily accessible facility where
flood survivors may go to register for FEMA Individual Assistance programs, SBA loan
assistance, and other disaster assistance programs from state and county agencies and
community organizations. Representatives will be stationed at the DRC to answer questions and
provide further assistance on low -interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and
businesses.
The Individual Assistance Registration Intake Centers (RIC) in Kapa`a and Koloa will be
facilities where survivors may register for FEMA Individual Assistance programs, and SBA loan
assistance. County officials will also be stationed at the RICs to answer any questions on
programs such as expedited permitting and real property tax assessments.
To register for FEMA Individual Assistance or for more information on FEMA programs,
residents may visit any DRC location, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or visit
www.disasterassistance.gov.
Applicants should have the following information readily available:
• Social Security number;
• Address of the damaged primary residence;
• Description of the damage;
• Insurance information;
• A current contact telephone number;
An address where they can receive mail; and
• Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds.