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The president declared a disaster for the December windstorm, enabling federal aid for recovery.
Governor Rhoden requested the disaster declaration in December to aid local governments and counties.
The declaration covers public property in Custer, Fall River and Pennington Counties.
Preliminary damage assessments show more than $4.6 million in public infrastructure damage across the three counties.
Winds from the December storm exceeded 90 miles per hour, causing extensive damage.
Federal funding will support recovery efforts for affected areas, enabling repairs and mitigation.
Rhoden described the wind damage as extensive and challenging to clean up in affected areas.
The federal declaration helps with public property recovery work in central Black Hills region and nearby counties.
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Governor Green announced a federal disaster declaration to aid Hawaiʻi storm recovery, with up to 75% reimbursement for eligible losses.
The state will extend tax filing deadlines and offer farm and small business grants to support immediate recovery needs.
Governor Green emphasized a shift toward renewable energy to keep consumer costs down amid ongoing recovery.
Residents affected by the floods can apply for a state tax extension via the Hawaii Department of Taxation.
The conversation noted that 1,700 farm applications existed, prompting the administration to approve all farm aid applications.
State officials announced a $2.5 million appropriation for farm relief and potential reimbursement from the Department of Agriculture.
The governor outlined a plan to provide $5,000 to $10,000 grants to affected businesses, aiming to cover leases during the recovery month.
Governor Green advocated diversifying Hawaiʻi’s energy portfolio toward renewables to reduce reliance on imports.
The interview highlighted Gov. Green's determination to act promptly rather than wait on federal processes.

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