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Landscape fire recovery work progresses in Upcountry, Kīhei gulches
Several USDA-NRCS funded projects have been completed, with new projects underway.
Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to feature update on Lahaina Aquatic Center
The meeting will feature an update from County Department of Parks and Recreation Director Pat McCall on the status of the Lahaina Aquatic Center. The US Army Corps of Engineers will provide an update on debris clearing.
Central Maui Landfill chosen for final disposal of Lahaina wildfire debris
The Central Maui Landfill will be the final disposal site for an estimated 400,000 cubic yards of toxic ash and debris left in the aftermath of the Aug. 8 wildfire that leveled Lahaina Town.
Milestone moment as first property is cleared of residential wildfire debris in Lahaina, Maui
A milestone moment was reached on Wednesday as the first residential property was cleared of wildfire debris on Fleming Road in Lahaina. This comes following months of coordinated reentry activities that allowed residents to gain access to their properties and assess damage. Debris removal from residential properties in Lahaina began on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.
Temporary traffic signal to be installed near southern terminus of Lahaina Bypass
The temporary traffic signal near Cut Mountain will allow vehicles hauling fire debris to cross the Lahaina Bypass. The crossing will only be for debris removal vehicles and is not open to the public. The signal will be manually controlled during work hours.
Special council meeting to consider bill to fund the new Office of Recovery
The Maui County Council will hold a special council meeting Thursday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. to consider Bill 114, which seeks to: fund the new Office of Recovery; and add new conditional language for a Lahaina Wildfire Final Disposition site in Olowalu.
Maui Council to hold special council meeting Oct. 12 on wildfire-debris removal
Chair Alice L. Lee made the announcement saying the bill establishes standards and procedures for the removal of hazardous waste, fire debris and hazard trees from properties damaged or destroyed in the August 2023 wildfires. The council passed the bill with amendments on first reading yesterday.
President approves 100% federal support for Maui wildfire debris removal
Under the President’s order today, federal funds for debris removal are authorized at 100% of the total eligible costs for a continuous 180-day period of the state’s choosing within the first nine months from the start of the incident period…