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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.
Multiple Fundraisers Established to Help Maui Families Rebuild Following Flood
More than a dozen GoFundMe accounts have been established to help families and businesses rebuild following heavy rains reported on Maui earlier this month.
US Rep. Kahele Joins Maui Mayor in Site Visit of Ha‘ikū Flood Areas
Mayor Michael Victorino led an inspection of Haʻikū flood areas with US Representative Kaialiʻi “Kai” Kahele to understand the magnitude of the disaster, assess the damage and speak with residents affected by the flooding.
Maui Mayor Assesses Haʻikū Damage in Daylight: Reminded of “Sheer Power of Fast-Moving Water”
“When you see flood damage in the light of day, it’s a reminder of the sheer power of fast-moving water. We are so fortunate there were no reported deaths or injuries. I want to publicly thank our first responders who did heroic work under very dangerous conditions.”
Kaupakalua Dam in Process of Being Decommissioned; Slated for Removal this Summer
The more than 100 year old earthen Kaupakalua Dam which overflowed on Monday, had been cited for deficiencies last year and owners had applied for permits to remove the structure, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources confirms.
