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Hawaii Counties Ask Residents and Businesses to Report Storm Damage
Officials say the damage reports will help assess impacts and access recovery resources
Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:03am
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Hawaii's counties are asking residents and businesses to report damage from the recent kona storm. The City and County of Honolulu has released an online form for Oahu residents to self-report damage to their homes, while the County of Hawaii is asking people to contact their insurance agents and document damaged property with photos before beginning cleanup. The damage reports will be used to assess impacts, prioritize response efforts, and support requests for state and federal recovery funding.
Why it matters
Collecting comprehensive data on the extent of storm damage is crucial for Hawaii's counties to access recovery resources and funding from the state and federal government. This information will help officials prioritize response efforts and direct aid to the most impacted areas and individuals.
The details
Residents and businesses in Hawaii can report storm damage through online forms or by contacting their county's civil defense offices. For the City and County of Honolulu, an online self-reporting form has been released for Oahu residents. In the County of Hawaii, people should contact their insurance agents, document damage with photos, and then submit reports to the county's Civil Defense. The damage reports will be used to assess the full extent of the storm's impacts and support requests for state and federal recovery funding, though they do not provide direct assistance to individuals or businesses.
- The kona storm impacted Hawaii starting on Friday, March 13, 2026.
- The City and County of Honolulu released its online damage reporting form on March 16, 2026.
The players
City and County of Honolulu
The local government for the island of Oahu, which includes the state capital of Honolulu.
County of Hawaii
The local government for the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island.
USDA Farm Service Agency
A federal agency that provides assistance to farmers and ranchers, including for reporting agricultural damage from natural disasters.
What’s next
The counties will use the damage reports to assess the full impact of the storm and support requests for state and federal recovery funding.
The takeaway
By proactively reporting storm damage, Hawaii residents and businesses can help their local governments access the resources needed to aid recovery efforts and rebuild after this natural disaster.
