Senator urges immediate aid for Hawaii after back-to-back storms
Summary
On the Senate floor a senator described two recent hurricanes that left thousands without power in Hawaii and urged immediate federal aid and ongoing support for recovery and power restoration.
A senator speaking on the Senate floor described recent hurricanes that destroyed homes and roads, closed schools and offices, and left thousands in the dark in Hawaii. "90% of the island of Kauai lost power earlier this month," the senator said, and noted crews were still working to restore power.
The senator said the state is bracing for another storm that the hurricane center warned could bring "life-threatening, catastrophic flooding and mudslides." He expressed grief for lives lost and thanked neighbors, first responders and utility crews for recovery work, saying "we take care of each other" and invoking the "aloha spirit." The senator urged Congress to provide sustained aid so support remains available "for as long as it's needed."
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