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COFA citizens have until May 31 to apply for FEMA assistance
The deadline is fast approaching for COFA citizens who were affected by the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. The 60-day application period ends Friday, May 31.
Maui wildfire relief resources: Federal assistance surpasses $347M
Since wildfires swept over the Island of Maui Aug. 8, more than $347.8 million in federal
assistance has been approved for 7,090 households.
Hours extended for reentry access into Lahaina Wildfire Disaster zone
The Maui Emergency Management Agency has extended hours for reentry access into the Lahaina Wildfire Disaster zone to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The extension only applies to those entering the zone with a vehicle reentry pass.
FEMA disaster assistance now available to Citizens of Freely Associated States
Citizens of the Freely Associated States, whose primary residences on Maui were affected by the August wildfires and high winds, may now apply for wildfire disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
New hours of operation for the Lahaina Disaster Recovery Center
Effective Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, operational hours will be modified for the Lahaina Disaster Recovery Center.
FEMA: Beware of rental scams offering too-good-to-be-true prices
The Federal Emergency Management Agency warns the public of online classified advertisements that are luring Maui wildfire survivors with false offers of available rental units. “People are learning too late that the cash they paid for a security deposit went to a scammer instead,” according to a FEMA news release.
Disaster Recovery Center and Helpline closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
FEMA will pause operations at the Lahaina Disaster Recovery Center on Maui and the FEMA Helpline on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Lahaina Disaster Recovery Center to close early Dec. 18-20
The Lahaina Disaster Recovery Center will close at 4 p.m. Dec. 18, Dec. 19 and Dec. 20, because of community meetings.
Kahului Disaster Recovery Center to close Dec. 15; Help still available in Lahaina
The Kahului Disaster Recovery Center will close at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, but disaster-related assistance for survivors of the August wildfires will remain available at the Lahaina Civic Center in West Maui.
Kahului Disaster Recovery Center suspending operations Nov. 29 due to inclement weather
The Kahului Disaster Recovery Center at Maui College is suspending operations Wednesday, Nov. 29, because the forecast shows locally heavy rains, thunderstorms and possible flooding over the next three days.
Family Assistance Center transitioning, moving to Lahaina Civic Center
The Family Assistance Center, currently located at the Hyatt Kāʻanapali Monarchy ballroom, will move to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, located at the Lahaina Civic Center Gymnasium (1840 Honoapiʻilani Highway) on Saturday, Sept. 9.