HONOLULU -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking people who need financial help because of the earthquake to register to get federal assistance.

To register with FEMA call 800-621-FEMA or go online at FEMA.gov.

FEMA will be setting up assistance centers on the Big Island.

The U.S. Small Business Administration will be offering low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses affected by the quake.

Homeowners may be eligible for up to $200,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed property. Renters are eligible for up to $40,000.

Kona Community Hospital officials said they expect to be fully operational by Friday after suffering damage from the earthquake on Oct. 15.

Crews spent a week cleaning, replacing ceiling tiles and painting.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that the hospital will be used by FEMA to study how other institutions can minimize earthquake damage.