#Disaster Declaration
President Biden amends Hawaiʻi Disaster Declaration increasing federal cost share for Maui wildfire recovery
President Joe Biden announced that he has made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Hawai‘i following the Maui fires, increasing the federal cost share for federal assistance to 100% for an additional 90-day period.
Guide for federal resources, programs for individuals, businesses impacted by Maui fires
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has released a comprehensive guide to help individuals, workers, veterans and small businesses impacted by the Maui fires access federal resources and programs made available through President Biden’s disaster declaration.
Hawai’i Congressional delegation urges federal disaster declaration for December storm damage
Today, the Hawai’i Congressional delegation of US Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie K. Hirono and US Representatives Ed Case and Kaiali‘i Kahele urged President Joe Biden to act swiftly on Governor David Ige’s request for a presidential disaster declaration for areas across the state impacted by last month’s severe weather and flooding.
Major Disaster Declaration Approved for March Severe Weather Incident on Maui
The declaration, designated under FEMA disaster number 4604, triggers the release of Federal funds to help affected communities in Maui County recover from the incident which occured during the period between March 8-18, 2021.
President Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Hawaii
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Hawaii to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Douglas from July 23, 2020 and continuing. US Senator Mazie Hirono said that while the funding unlocks important resources, she continued to encourage Hawaii residents to finish up storm preparations.
Disaster Relief Period Extended for Volcanic Eruption Recovery
This fourth supplementary proclamation once again extends the authority to spend state funds as appropriated to protect the health, safety and welfare of Hawai‘i county residents.
President Approves Hawai‘i Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Lane
Today, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaiʻi and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Lane from Aug. 22-29, 2018.
Gov. Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation Ahead of Hurricane Olivia
Gov. Ige signed an emergency proclamation that will provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering caused by Hurricane Olivia.
Presidential Disaster Declaration Granted for Hawai‘i
The disaster declaration means that federal assistance will be available for public facilities damaged by the Kīlauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes.
Hawai‘i Delegation Urges Support of Disaster Declaration for Kīlauea Eruptions
Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation urged the President to act swiftly on a request for a disaster declaration for areas impacted by the Kīlauea Volcano eruptions
Ige Signs Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration
Gov. Ige asked the President to declare a major disaster for the State of Hawai‘i as a result of severe flooding on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu between April 13-16, 2018.
Governor Signs Proclamation Extending Emergency Period for Puna Lava Flow
Governor David Ige signed a supplemental emergency proclamation yesterday, Mar. 2, 2015 extending the emergency period for the lava flow that threatens the Puna district on Hawaiʻi Island.
Maui Applicants Get Briefing for Federal Tsunami Aid
A briefing will be held on Maui today for government and nonprofit agencies that are applying for federal disaster aid.
Governor Signs Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration
If approved, the declaration would clear the way for federal assistance to pay for damage to public infrastructure caused by the March 11, 2011 tsunami.
All four Hawaii counties declared Agricultural Disaster Zones
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack has designated all four counties in Hawaii as agricultural disaster areas due to losses caused by this year’s drought. A Secretarial disaster designation makes farm operators and producers in both primary and contiguous counties eligible to be considered for Farm […]
