$300M For Disasters? Hawaiʻi Gov Seeks To Tap Rainy Day Fund

Hawaiʻi's governor is requesting $300 million from the state’s rainy day fund to manage recent natural disasters. Since March, the state has dealt with Kona lows, two hurricanes, and an earthquake. Additional storm activity is forecasted for the coming weekend.
Hawaiʻi has suffered Kona lows, two hurricanes and an earthquake since March. Another storm is expected this weekend.
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