He po ʻi na kai uli, kai koʻo, ʻaʻohe hina pūkoʻa

 Though the sea is deep and rough, the coral rock remains standing
Said of one who remains calm in the face of difficulty

ON 905

• Know the symptoms
• Avoid streams and rivers
• Protect yourself from leptospirosis (PDF)

Dengue – transmitted by mosquitoes, breeds in sitting water

• Know the symptoms
• Empty sitting water when possible

Coliform  and E. coli bacteria – from contaminated water systems, cesspools

• Symptoms include stomach ache, fever, vomiting if ingested
• Avoid ingesting contaminated water; scrub external points of contact
• Avoid mud and receded water areas

Mold and dust

• N95 respirator masks are recommended
• Goggles reduce eye infections
• Guide to mold clean-up (updated link)

Punctures

• Wear boots, preferably rubber, or covered shoes; avoid slippers and open toed footwear
• Reentering your flooded home (PDF)

Gastrointestinal illness

• Wear boots or covered shoes; avoid slippers and open toed footwear

Harmful chemicals

• Farmers and ranchers especially should be beware pesticides, fertilizers, hazardous waste, oils ,livestock waste and other potential harmful chemicals (Agrisafe)

Infected wounds

• Clean and cover open wounds; use waterproof bandage, when possible
• Seek medical attention if red, swelling or oozing
• Emergency wound care (PDF)

However, it is not the same as filing an insurance claim or request for assistance. Please visit one of your community hubs  for assistance.

• Hawaii Agriculture Disaster Impact Report 
• Residential Damage Assessment – Self-Reporting Tool (City & County of Honolulu)
• Report Damage from March Kona Storm (County of Maui)
• Residential Damage Report (County of Hawai’i)
• Commercial Damage Report (County of Hawai’i)