In the last decade, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, deadly pandemics and now a hurricane have rocked the island of Hawaiʻi. Yet, until last month, the county didn’t have a formal plan to guide recovery after disasters. In July, the Hawaiʻi County Council passed Bill 157. Authored by Puna council member Ashley Kierkiewicz, the ordinance directs the … Continue reading Big Island Is Activating A New Temporary Disaster Program