#federal disaster
President approves Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaiʻi areas impacted by by Hurricane Lala
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Hawaiʻi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Lala from Aug. 14–16, 2026.
HIEMA to request federal disaster declaration following severe weather impacts from Lala
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is preparing to request a federal disaster declaration following damage assessments related to Tropical Cyclone Lala. To ensure thorough evaluations, HIEMA will deploy damage-assessment teams next week. In partnership with the Hawaiʻi National Guard, HIEMA will also conduct aerial assessments to gauge the storm’s impact across affected areas.
FEMA affirms Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Hawai‘i following Kona storms
Following the statement released by Gov. Josh Green April 8, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that the President of the United States has approved a Major Disaster Declaration to provide Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA) for the state of Hawaiʻi following the severe Kona Low storms that caused widespread flooding and damage statewide in March.
Deadline now Oct. 25 for nonprofits, government to apply for Hawaiʻi fires’ disaster assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Administration has extended the deadline to Oct. 25 for private nonprofits and government organizations seeking public assistance funding for the Hawai‘i wildfire disaster.
Federal Funds Secured for Recovery From Devastating Floods on Maui
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) lauded President Barrack Obama, Governor David Ige and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for helping to secure federal funds for recovery following devastating floods at ʻĪao Valley on Maui last month. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for Hawaiʻi on Thursday, which triggers the release of federal funds to help communities […]