2023
Page last updated: 03/28/2024
Wildfires began on the island of Maui, in the state of Hawaii, on August 8, 2023. On August 10, 2023, President Biden declared a major disaster.
People in the following counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
For the complete whitehouse.gov press release, please click here.
FEMA Application Deadline
Extended again to Monday, December 11, 2023
Appeal your FEMA decision letter
Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.
Apply for SNAP Replacement
ZIP codes 96743, 96753, 96755, 96761, 96768, 96788 and 96790 on the island of Maui have until Friday, September 15, 2023 to apply for SNAP replacement.
Apply for Disaster Unemployment
Monday, September 11, 2023
Tax Relief for Maui Residents
Maui taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:
Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.
Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov
In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).
Mobile Registration Intake Center: MRICs move around regularly. They will be in an area for a short period of time to help survivors who need registration help. Visit FEMA’s Disaster Declaration page to find more information about the Mobile Registration Intake Center locations and hours.
Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.
Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.
Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.
A free legal help hotline is now available for Maui Fire survivors. Survivors who cannot afford an attorney can call 808-536-4302, Tuesday through Thursday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, to receive legal information and referrals to partners.
For more information, please read the full press release here.