Brian Schatz
08/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/17/2026 11:03
Schatz, Transportation Secretary Duffy Discuss Federal Support for Hawaiʻi's Recovery from Tropical Storm Lala
Published: 08.16.2026
Schatz, Transportation Secretary Duffy Discuss Federal Support for Hawaiʻi's Recovery from Tropical Storm Lala
Schatz Urged Secretary Duffy To Approve Forthcoming Request For Emergency Funding To Clear, Repair Damaged Roads, Highways
HONOLULU - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) spoke with U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy today about providing federal support as Hawai'i recovers from Tropical Storm Lala. Schatz urged Secretary Duffy to approve a forthcoming request from the state for emergency funding to help clear debris and repair roads and highways that have been damaged by the storm.
"I had a constructive conversation with Secretary Duffy, and he offered to help with Hawai'i's recovery from Tropical Storm Lala," said Senator Schatz. "Clearing and restoring roads is a top priority, and we're working closely with state and federal agencies to deliver the resources needed to do it as quickly as possible."
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