County sets up Web site to report storm damage

WAILUKU – With more public parks open and services restored around Maui County, county officials are turning their attention to assessing the damages and losses from the powerful Kona storm that struck last week.

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The Maui County Civil Defense Agency announced Tuesday reports on storm-related damages can be filed online at www.mauicounty.gov through a link to “report storm damage.” Reports also can be called in to 270-7620 or 270-7285.

Maui mayor asks for storm help

Mayor Charmaine Tavares said Maui needs help from state and federal officials because of heavy damage from wind and heavy rains.

Tavares said yesterday she did not have any estimates but has directed her department heads to gather information to prepare a request to the state and Federal Emergency Management Agency.

"This is not just a passing little rain shower," Tavares said. "This is a storm. I can tell you, I've lived here for 50-plus years ... and I've never seen a storm hit so many places at once."

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