One week left to apply for federal aid following March Kona low flooding

One week remains for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the March Kona Low flooding to apply for federal disaster assistance.

Sunday, June 14, is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and US Small Business Administration low-interest physical damage disaster loans. This deadline will not impact applications that have already been started.

Individuals applying for aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov.

Those seeking to apply can also call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

 Local Recovery Center locations in Maui County include:

Maui County: 

• South Maui Community Park Gymnasium
  1501 Līloa Dr., Kīhei, HI 96753
  • Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • Closing: June 12, 2026
• Molokaʻi State Offices
  55 Makaena Place, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
  • Tuesday–Thursday only
    • Tuesday: 12–6 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Open May 26–June 4, 2026
• Lanikeha Community Center – Digital Laboratory (Hoʻolehua, Molokaʻi)
  2200 Farrington Ave., Hoʻolehua, HI 96729
  • Tuesday–Thursday, June 9–11, 2026: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Molokaʻi Yacht Club – Hoʻolauleʻa
  Hio Place, Kaunakakai Wharf, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
  • Saturday, June 13, 2026: 5–9 p.m.

Small businesses can apply for Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans online at sba.gov/disaster.

Business owners can also call SBA’s customer service center hotline at 800-659-2955. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 to access relay services.

Business owners can also visit one of the Local Recovery Centers listed above for assistance in applying for a loan.