The 2018 Kīlauea Eruption was a visually stunning event that captured the world's attention. Below are video and image selects from the event, ongoing recovery efforts, and other relevant information. 

Visit Recovery Stories to learn about individual recovery experiences and recovery updates from the County. 

Check out the Kīlauea Eruption Recovery YouTube channel for more videos. 

Grant-funded projects

Dozens of projects have received funding through the County's Kilauea Recovery and Puna Strong grant programs. 

‘O Maku‘u Ke Kahua Community Center

‘O Maku‘u Ke Kahua Community Center received $154,000 from the County of Hawai‘i's Kīlauea Recovery Grant Program to assist Hawaiian families move from subsistence to commercial farming, strengthen its farmer’s market, and address safety and security issues.

Kuleana Project

Grassroots Church is building a nonprofit farm, known as the Kuleana Project, in Pāhoa to support job creation, community connections, and sustainable agriculture. The project received a $275,000 Kīlauea recovery grant from the County of Hawai‘i.

Flower Power

A hui of displaced orchid growers from Kapoho formed an agricultural cooperative to rebuild their industry. The project received a $500,000 Kīlauea recovery grant from the County of Hawai‘i to help build new infrastructure at a quarry in Keaau.

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