Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Urges Residents to Document Damages
Affected residents should return home after authorities say it is safe, and avoid wading in floodwater , which may be hiding debris, contaminated with sewage, or electrically charged. For insurance purposes, residents are encouraged to take video and/or photographs of flood damage before cleaning up and then proceed to start cleanup immediately after documenting. Residents are encouraged to clean up first and not wait for a flood insurance adjuster or inspector. Other reminders include: Wear heavy boots, gloves, and goggles during cleanup. Be aware of hidden structural damage as floodw...