Flood Recovery Resources from Representative Terez Amato

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hale o nā Luna Maka‘āinana

Need help after a flood or other emergency?

I hope this helps you! Please share this information - Terez

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Temporary Housing

• The state is working with Counties and Community-Based Organizations to assess availability for short-term rental options. More information will become available shortly.

How to Apply:

• Call 211 and speak with an agent to let them know you are in need of temporary shelter or housing OR
• Click here to fill out a damage report and request shelter or housing
• https://hi-dhs.orioncentral.com/SelfReporter

Temporary Shelter:

• South Maui Community Park Gym Kihei - 1501 Liloa Dr, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753
  Primary shelter for South Maui residents with food and essential services
• West Maui – Lahaina Civic Center Social Hall, Lahaina - 1840 Honoapiʻilani Hwy, Lahaina, (Opens at 5 p.m., NEW)
• East Maui – Helene Hall, Hāna - 174 Keawa Pl, Hāna (Opens at 5 p.m., NEW)
• Upcountry – Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center Social Hall- 91 Pukalani St, Pukalani (Opens at 5 p.m., NEW)
• Molokaʻi – Shelter support - Call (808) 280-8968 (Available as needed, NEW)
• County of Maui Office of Recovery: (808) 270-4343
  Temporary housing assistance, home repair programs, and financial recovery support
• American Red Cross Resource Hub, fill out zipcode to find resources

www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services.html

Immediate Emergency Help and Damage Reporting

• FEMA  apply for disaster assistance and guide you to other resources to help you recover http://disasterassistance.gov/
• Maui Emergency Management Agency: (808) 270-7285
• MEMA Online Damage Reporting: For MEMA to track impacts and unlock potential federal resources and funding.  https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/mauiHI/request.html

Statewide Help and Resource Connection

• Aloha United Way 211 Helpline Free, confidential help connecting to housing, food, financial aid, and other services Dial 2-1-1 or text or chat online

Debris Removal and Cleanup

• County Debris Removal Assistance MEMA-For kūpuna and those unable to self haul debris

mauicounty.gov/mema  Phone: (808) 270-7285

• Green Waste Roll Off Containers EP and S Division: 30 yard containers available for large green waste loads on a first come basis. Phone: (808) 270-7631

• Malama Maui Nui Cleanup crews and trash and green waste removal support

www.malamamauinui.org   Phone:(808) 877-2524

Food and Basic Needs

• Maui Food Bank mauifoodbank.org/food-distribution-sites/
• Living Pono Project - (808) 276-8600 www.livingponoproject.org 

Priority is local Produce, Non-perishable, Hygiene, Clothing, Supplies and other items can be distributed though our hub

• Replacement SNAP Benefits Hawaii DHS
  Phone: 1-855-643-1643
  Email: [email protected]
  Support for replacing food lost due to flooding or power outages up to the household monthly benefit amount

• South Maui Food Sites

Immediate Community Support & Coordination

• Maui Island Storm Damage Kōkua Request & Volunteer Form
  Connect with real-time needs and available support
  www.bit.ly/MAUISTORMKOKUA
  
  
• Red Lightning Support Request Form

Assists with cleanup and recovery efforts, helping residents clear debris

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBsyTFPUG8LrxtaBRjsz4HkGzJ76qXm6S7waMm0lJcAd9s1A/viewform?usp=header

• Maui Fire, Flood and Disaster Relief Group (Facebook Group)
  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Dc5Q2y9z8/?mibextid=wwXIfr
  Local organizations and residents are actively posting needs and support

• Kūkulu Switchboard A human-operated digital platform managed by Aloha United Way (AUW) that connects Hawaiʻi nonprofits, community innovators, and residents with resources,, supporting mutual aid through "Asks" and "Offers"

https://kukulu.switchboardhq.com/

Federal Disaster Assistance

• Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA
  Phone: 1-800-621-3362 www.disasterassistance.gov
  Disaster financial aid and housing support

Transportation and Services Assistance including rides to shelters and services

• Maui Economic Opportunity Transportation - (808) 877-7651

Health and Mental Health Support

• Hawaii CARES: 1(800)753-6879 
• Maui Community Health Center Kihei Clinic: (808)879-8100
• Piha Wellness Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic  - https://piha-maui.org/  (808)745-5640

https://wellness.hawaii.gov/services/ Kahului (808) 873-3550 - Lahaina  (808) 662-4078

Agriculture Support

• Maui Farmer Support Network Free services including damage assessments, paperwork assistance, recovery planning, and equipment support  www.mauifarmernetwork.org (808) 866-8194
• Agricultural Disaster Impact Survey - Report farm damage to support funding and recovery efforts report.agstewardshiphawaii.org  Phone: (808) 622-9026
• Hawaii Department of Agriculture Emergency Farmer Relief Program
  hdoa.hawaii.gov/emergencyfarmerrelief 808 973-9560
  Up to 1,500 dollars in emergency funding for eligible farmers (808) 973-9560

Additional Community Organizations Providing Direct Support

• Maui United Way  (808) 244-8787  [email protected] 

Supporting Maui with emergency response resources, community resiliency grants, and a comprehensive resource guide for impacted residents.

• Maui Rapid Response (808) 758 - 5571

Supply distribution, will reopen Monday April 13th , status not updated

• Help Maui Rise (808) 536-1951

If your family has been displaced or experienced major damage from the March 2026 Kona Low Storm, you can apply here to be added to the list and be considered for grants from Help Maui Rise collective fund. Their team can also help you set up your GoFundMe, transfers, and provide translation or in-person technical support if needed.

• Roots Reborn (808) 707-8892

If you need help and have limited English proficiency, Roots Reborn is offering help when you call.