On October 29th in Pāhoa, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has been on the ground and in the air with Hawaiʻi Island Mayor Billy Kenoi as they inspect the progress of the Kilauea Lava Flow, assess the damage it has caused to Pāhoa property and infrastructure, and offer support to area residents and business owners. They toured the path of the lava flow by helicopter from the vent to the tip, and then walked from Pāhoa Town to the edge of the lava flow on Mel Sugimoto’s property, where the lava has already destroyed parts of his macadamia nut field and is less than 100 yards from his home.

This morning, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard met with Hawaiʻi National Guard troops to thank them for volunteering to assist residents and officials who are dealing with the damaging effects of the lava flow. She also stopped by the Pāhoa Community Center to review the resources available to residents and thank the staff there. The congresswoman will be walking through Pāhoa Town to meet with business owners and support those in need.