Fire Survivor Resources
Unsafe Water Advisory lifted for remaining areas of Upper Kula
The Department of Water Supply has lifted the Unsafe Water Advisory for Upper Kula, removing the two remaining areas, UK-2B and UK-5.
Refrigerator and freezer collection offered for Lahaina residents in fire-impacted areas
To aid in the ongoing recovery of Maui’s wildfire impacted areas, the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management is working in partnership with Mālama Maui Nui to offer a free dedicated Refrigerator and Freezer Collection Event. The event is intended only for Lahaina-area residents residing within the restricted fire-affected zones.
Alzheimer’s Association Hawaiʻi offers caregiver respite aid for displaced Maui families
In response to the Maui fires, the Alzheimer’s Association- Hawai’i is offering caregiver respite financial assistance to provide temporary relief to families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Continued temporary housing assistance for Maui fire survivors available with FEMA
If you are a survivor of the Aug. 8 Maui wildfires and you received FEMA rental assistance, the federal agency said to stay in touch because you may be eligible for continued rental assistance for temporary housing in any U.S.-governed location.
Upcountry Maui Disaster Recovery Center to close Oct. 31
Two other Disaster Recovery Centers remain open, at the Lahaina Civic Center and the Maui College Community Services building, 310 W. Ka’ahumanu Ave. in Kahului.
FEMA assistance available if damaged boat was your home on Maui
If a boat was your primary residence and it was damaged as a result of the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui, FEMA may be able to help you recover some of those losses. If the boat is not located on private property, you must be prepared to provide the physical and complete address of the […]
Outreach events for fire relief program for families with children scheduled
In-person outreach events for the Maui Relief TANF Program, which helps individuals with dependent children directly impacted by the wildfires, are scheduled from Saturday, Oct. 28, to Saturday, Nov. 4, in Lahaina, Upcountry and Wailuku by Maui Economic Opportunity.In-person outreach events for the Maui Relief TANF Program, which helps individuals with dependent children directly impacted by the wildfires, are scheduled from Saturday, Oct. 28, to Saturday, Nov. 4, in Lahaina, Upcountry and Wailuku by Maui Economic Opportunity.
Mortgage Assistance event this Friday and Saturday in West Maui
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Division of Financial Institutions is hosting a Mortgage Assistance Event to provide support for homeowners and business owners that have been impacted by the Maui wildfires.
The event will be on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa (200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, Hawaiʻi 96761) in the Monarchy Ballrooms 1 and 2—formerly the site of the American Red Cross Family Assistance Center.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center offers free rent and $2K stipend to businesses impacted by fires
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center announced that it will recognize businesses impacted by the recent Maui wildfires with free rent for three months on a center Cart and a $2,000 cash stipend to help get them back on their feet.
Maui Relief TANF immigrant families’ intake by appointment set
Assistance for immigrants with dependent children to apply for the Maui Relief TANF Program will be available from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.
Kōkua Lahaina Rising: Keiki Health Fair Oct. 28 at Whalerʻs Village
Kōkua Lahaina Rising is hosting a Keiki Health Fair for the Lahaina community on Oct. 28, offering medical resources and family fun at Whaler’s Village.
The Salvation Army on Maui announced three new job positions to aid in wildfire recovery
The Salvation Army has created three job positions aimed at assisting Maui residents in recovery and revitalization efforts following the August 2023 wildfires.
Three more disaster area zones reopen for residents in West Maui, Oct. 27-28
County of Maui Disaster Area Restrictions will be lifted for owners and residents with vehicle passes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28, in Zones 4A, 4B and 4C.
Voters impacted by the Maui wildfires urged to update their voter registration
Maui voters impacted by the August 2023 wildfires are urged to check and update their voter registration ahead of the 2024 Elections.
Maui Relief TANF outreach event Tuesday at Lahaina Civic Center
Applications for the Maui Relief TANF program, which could cover housing, auto, clothing and utility expenses for families with children impacted by the August wildfires, will be accepted at a Maui Economic Opportunity outreach event, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Free confidential crisis counseling available to Maui fire survivors
The US Department of Health and Human Services and FEMA have approved crisis counseling services to assist those grappling with emotional distress or mental health issues following the Maui wildfires.
US Small Business Administration launches Business Resource and Assessment Center in Kīhei
The US Small Business Administration has launched a Business Resource and Assessment Center in Kīhei’s Maui Research and Technical Center, offering information and assistance for those looking to start, relaunch, or expand a small business.
Maui Relief TANF program assists families with children impacted by wildfires
In partnership with the state Department of Human Services, Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. is administering the Maui Relief TANF Program that will provide help with housing, auto and utility payments and other expenses for income-eligible families with children who were directly impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires.
Families impacted by Maui fires encouraged to apply today for child care assistance
Families who have been impacted by the Maui fires—whether on Maui or having recently relocated due to the fires—must apply by Oct. 31 to get assistance under these temporary rules. DHS encourages impacted families to apply today.
Kaiser Permanente offering additional classes for parents helping keiki cope with tragedy
Kaiser Permanente will host an additional two, no-cost Parenting After Tragedy classes to help parents understand and address the emotional and psychological needs of their keiki following the devastating Maui wildfires.
