Hawaii sent aid to the people of San Francisco. The Earthquake and the fires had created massive devastation . A detachment of Royal Hawaiian Army Engineers had arrived to help in the rescue and clearing of the city of rubble. The Prime Minister received photos of the destruction and he responded that it was like a war had taken place. He was on the phone to the American President offering what help Hawaii could give. It was clear that a lot of changes would have to be made in building to insure that the amount of destruction by any future quake would be reduced. This quake would provide Knowledge.