News Release – Assistance Available to Families Who Lost Essential Baby Items During Hurricane Lala

STATE OF HAWAIʻI

KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

JOSH GREEN, M.D.

GOVERNOR

KE KIAʻĀINA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO

KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH

DIRECTOR

KA LUNA HOʻOKELE

ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES WHO LOST ESSENTIAL BABY ITEMS DURING HURRICANE LALA

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 24, 2026

HONOLULU - Families impacted by Hurricane Lala may be eligible for assistance replacing essential baby and young-child items that were lost or damaged during the storm.

The Parent Line is coordinating assistance for families who need to replace critical items, including:

• Car seats
• Breast pumps
• Cribs
• Other essential baby supplies

Families whose essential baby items were lost or damaged during Hurricane Lala are encouraged to request assistance as soon as possible so support can be coordinated. To ensure comprehensive statewide outreach, these relief efforts are being coordinated through The Parent Line, which is funded by the Hawai'i Department of Health and administered by Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies.

How to Request Assistance:

Prescription Refill Support Also Available:

Families who need assistance obtaining prescription refills due to storm disruptions may also call The Parent Line at 808-452-1832 to be connected to Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies for support through the mobile clinic.

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