Kraig Pakulski / Wednesday, March 25, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Direct Relief Reaches Flood-Hit Communities in Hawaii GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) - Urgent relief is reaching flood-hit communities in Hawaii. Emergency teams from Direct Relief are on the ground delivering critical supplies to people forced from their homes. Aid includes medicines, vaccines, clean water support, and basic essentials for families in crisis. Crews are working quickly as communities face unsafe water and difficult conditions. “Because of the large amount of water the area has received … the extra also an influx of bugs right now … so yeah just here making sure community has what they need," said emergency response communications Brea Burkholz of Direct Relief. Relief efforts are expected to continue as communities begin the recovery process. The post Direct Relief Reaches Flood-Hit Communities in Hawaii appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Direct Relief Reaches Flood-Hit Communities in Hawaii Next Article The Secret Winter Lives of Lake Tahoe’s Black Bears Print 26 Rate this article: No rating Tags: News Please login or register to post comments.