Below are resources for individuals and businesses impacted by the fires on Maui and Hawaii Island. These resources were last updated on 8/15/23 at 9:00 am HT.
MAUI:
Emergency Alerts
Residents and visitors can sign up to receive emergency alerts and severe weather warnings from the Maui Emergency Management Agency here.
Open Shelters
Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center
South Maui Gym
War Memorial Gym
King’s Cathedral Church in Kahului
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kahului
Grace Bible Church in Kahului
Schools
For the list of schools reopening on Maui, see here for more information.
Potable Water Tanker Locations
Upcountry:
Kula Fire Station, L. Kula Highway, Copp Road, Rice Park, Crater Road, Keokea
West Maui:
Puamana St., Kahoma Village, Lahaina Gateway Shopping Center, Honokohau
Unemployment Services
Unemployment insurance offices on Maui are closed. Residents seeking to file unemployment claims can do so online here.
HAWAII ISLAND:
Emergency Contact Information
On Hawaii Island: CALL 911 for all emergencies.
Emergency Alerts
Residents and visitors can sign up to receive emergency alerts and severe weather warnings from the Hawaii County Civil Defense here.
Also visit the official Hawaii County Hazard Map online here.
Open Shelters
Waimea Community Center
Hisaoka Gym
STATE-WIDE:
Locating Family
Call Hawaii Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS or the national Restoring Family Links number at 1-844-782-9441.
If you are looking for elderly family members of those with serious medical or mental vulnerabilities, call 1-800-RED CROSS to open an Emergency Welfare Inquiry.
If you are a member of the military or related to a member of the military who has been disconnected from family, contact Red Cross local branches. The Hawaii headquarters can be reached at (808) 734-2101. The Maui Office can be reached at (808) 244-0051.
If you are in the disaster area, you can let others know you are OK using the Red Cross Emergency app and checking “I’m safe.”
Evacuation Tips
For those evacuating to a shelter, if you are able to, please bring your necessities:
Prescription medications
Extra clothing
Pillows and blankets
Hygiene supplies
Important documents
Diapers, formula, and toys for children
Disaster Assistance
Individuals and businessowners can apply with FEMA either online here or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA.
Businessowners, homeowners, and renters may also be eligible for assistance through SBA. More information is available here.
Disaster Distress Hotline
Call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 to get help and support for any distress that you or someone you care about may be feeling related to any disaster. The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, multilingual, confidential counseling, referrals, and other support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.