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Direct Relief Supports Emergency Airlift of Supplies to Molokaʻi Following Hawaiʻi Flooding
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Direct Relief Supports Emergency Airlift of Supplies to Molokaʻi Following Hawaiʻi Flooding

Direct Relief·Brea Burkholz·about 1 month ago
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Direct Relief supported an emergency airlift of essential supplies to Molokaʻi following severe flooding caused by a Kona Low weather system, in coordination with the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaiʻi, or HMHB. The flight, operated by Kamaka Air with donated cargo space, transported requested aid from Oʻahu to Molokaʻi to support communities affected by flooding. Delivered supplies included: Personal care items for individuals who have been displaced Solar chargers and solar lights for people experiencing power outages Water purification supplies to support access to safe drinking water amid boil water advisories “On Molokaʻi, we know our communities and where the needs are greatest,” said Pohai Aarona, Community Health Nurse with Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaiʻi. “This support allows us to get essential supplies directly to families who have been impacted by flooding, including those who may be harder to reach.…

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