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New Website Connects Kona Low Storm Victims to Rebuilding Help
Honolulu residents and businesses can now access donated materials and volunteer services through the city's new Rebuild Donation Match Registry.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:21am
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The Rebuild Donation Match Registry aims to connect Honolulu residents and businesses impacted by the Kona low storms with the resources they need to recover and rebuild.Honolulu TodayThe Department of Planning and Permitting in Honolulu has launched a new website called the Rebuild Donation Match Registry to connect residents and businesses impacted by the recent Kona low storms with donated construction materials and volunteer services to aid in rebuilding efforts.
Why it matters
The Kona low storms caused significant damage across Honolulu, leaving many residents and small businesses in need of resources to repair their properties. This new registry aims to harness the community's generosity and channel it directly to those who need it most, streamlining the rebuilding process.
The details
The registry allows those in need to submit requests detailing the specific repairs and materials required, which will be verified using official damage assessment reports. Donors can also sign up to contribute supplies or volunteer time. Once a match is found, the department will notify both the donor and recipient.
- The Rebuild Donation Match Registry was announced and launched on April 8, 2026.
The players
Department of Planning and Permitting
The city department that oversees the Rebuild Donation Match Registry and is responsible for connecting storm victims with rebuilding resources.
Dawn Takeuchi Apuna
The director of the Department of Planning and Permitting, who announced the launch of the Rebuild Donation Match Registry.
What they’re saying
“'In the wake of these devastating storms, we have seen an incredible outpouring of Aloha and generosity from our community. The Rebuild Donation Match Registry is about channeling that goodwill directly to the families and small businesses that need it most.'”
— Dawn Takeuchi Apuna, Director, Department of Planning and Permitting
What’s next
The Department of Planning and Permitting will continue to verify requests and match donors with recipients through the Rebuild Donation Match Registry in the coming weeks and months as the Honolulu community recovers from the Kona low storms.
The takeaway
This new registry demonstrates the city's commitment to supporting residents and businesses affected by natural disasters, leveraging community generosity to streamline the rebuilding process and ensure resources reach those who need them most.
