WASHINGTON, DC—Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa spoke on the House floor recognizing the victims of the severe flooding on Kauai and in East Honolulu, and thanking the first responders and community that have come together in support of those affected.
WASHINGTON, DC—Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa spoke on the House floor recognizing the victims of the severe flooding on Kauai and in East Honolulu, and thanking the first responders and community that have come together in support of those affected.
Gabbard and Hanabusa have been in touch with Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho to offer their support and thanks. The Congresswomen assured Mayor Carvalho that the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other resources are prepared to assist if needed.
“Far too many people are living and struggling in chaos as a result of record-breaking rain, flooding and landslides that have completely devastated communities, homes, and businesses, washed out roads and led hundreds of people to have to be evacuated,” Gabbard said. “Many people are struggling without water and electricity. They’re stranded, separated from their children and family members on different parts of the island, and relying on airlifts from the Hawaii Army National Guard for basic supplies.”
Hanabusa said there were no reports of injuries, “and for that we are lucky and grateful.
“However, the images of mudslides, mangled roadways, and severely damaged homes are heartbreaking. It is encouraging to watch neighbors helping neighbors and strangers coming together to share food, electricity, and water,” she said.
