Storm preparedness information from Maui Emergency Management Agency
updated
August 13, 2026

This Week's Roundup

Emergency Preparedness

County of Maui officials encourage residents to prepare for potential tropical storm

County of Maui continues to prepare, urges community readiness as TS Lala strengthens

County agriculture department encourages ranchers, farmers, producers to prep before storm

Wildfire Recovery

Kuhinia Maui brings community together in three-year remembrance of 2023 Wildfires on Aug. 8

View video and slides from in-person Lahaina Community Meeting held August 12 at Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria

Governor Green, Mayor Bissen announce wildfires disaster case management program move from state to county

Kona Storms Response

South Kīhei Road sinkhole repair completed, road opened ahead of schedule, Aug. 11

Storm-damaged Kamaʻole Beach Park II reopens today

DOH provides mental health outreach and assistance in response to the flooding on Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Lānaʻi

Upcoming Events

Lahaina kūpuna invited to Hot Kūpuna Nights on Aug. 19

Other Updates

Maui Public Art Corps announces August 27 unveiling of “Perfect Days” animated film collection transforming Lāhainā stories into public art

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April 21, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet April 21, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-071)

April 21, 2026

Invitation to Lāhainā Think Space Open House and Final Day at Lahainaluna High School

April 21, 2026

Temporary closure at ʻĪao Valley State Monument starts next week

April 21, 2026

Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens remains closed due to safety hazards from storm damage

April 20, 2026

Section of South Kīhei Road to close for storm repair work from April 20-June 20

April 20, 2026

Residents of Maui, Hawai‘i and Honolulu Counties Impacted by March Kona Low Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

April 16, 2026

Hot Kūpuna Nights returns to Lahaina on April 22

April 14, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet April 14, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-070)

April 13, 2026

Mayor Bissen to hold community meeting Sunday for storm-impacted residents on Moloka‘i

April 10, 2026

County Planning Department highlights emergency activities temporarily allowed in SMA

April 7, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet April 7, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-069)

April 7, 2026

County of Maui officials urge preparedness ahead of next Kona storm

April 7, 2026

Lāhainā Think Space Unveiled at Lahainaluna High School with Cultural Blessing

April 6, 2026

Mayor Bissen unveils FY2027 County Affordable Housing Plan

April 6, 2026

Portion of South Kīhei Road to be closed for Kona storm repairs starting Wednesday

April 2, 2026

Kona Low environmental monitoring confirms precautions are needed as recovery continues

April 2, 2026

County seeks public input on fieldhouse and community center proposed for West Maui

April 2, 2026

County OED Fiscal Year 2027 grant program opens with April 30 deadline to apply

April 1, 2026

MEMA highlights Tsunami Awareness Month to encourage preparedness for year-round threat

March 31, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet March 31, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-068)

March 31, 2026

County provides free hauling, disposal of storm-damaged appliances for Molokaʻi residents

March 30, 2026

County DPR closures tied to storm damages available on webpage

March 30, 2026

County Department of Housing seeks applications for Experimental and Demonstration Housing Projects Fund

March 30, 2026

County of Maui offices to be closed for Good Friday holiday

March 28, 2026

DOH continues to respond to Kona Low storms' impacts

March 28, 2026

Public access restricted at Kapa‘akea Cemetery following storm damage as families are advised on next steps

March 27, 2026

Upcountry community meeting to address Kona storms’ impacts draws over 100 attendees

March 27, 2026

Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday

March 27, 2026

County’s Office of Recovery evolves to lead recovery efforts from recent storms

March 25, 2026

County departments offer residential debris removal options and tips

March 24, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet March 24, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-067)

March 23, 2026

Mayor to hold community meetings in storm-impacted areas of Upcountry, ‘Īao Valley, South Maui, West Maui, and Moloka‘i

March 23, 2026

County of Maui offices to close Thursday for Prince Kūhiō Day holiday

March 20, 2026

Mayor’s appropriation bill to fund emergency kona storm repairs passed at Council today

March 18, 2026

County of Maui officials urge preparedness ahead of new kona storm

March 18, 2026

County Department of Liquor Control to begin accepting license renewal applications April 1

March 18, 2026

County DEM encourages residential green waste removal ahead of new kona storm

March 18, 2026

New accessibility tools for online documents now available on County-managed websites

March 18, 2026

County DWS limits water conservation advisory to Upper Kula area only

March 17, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet March 17, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-066)

March 17, 2026

County Department of Water Supply lifts water shortages for Upcountry, West Maui

March 16, 2026

Businesses, residents impacted by Kona storm urged to send damage report to MEMA

March 9, 2026

Maui Public Art Corps Announces 2026 Call for Artists and Design Teams: Transforming Community Narratives into Civic Landscapes

March 6, 2026

Major housing and infrastructure investments for wildfire recovery move forward

March 5, 2026

Affordable and workforce housing delivery increases 190% during Bissen administration

March 4, 2026

2026 Real Property Assessment Notices to be mailed by March 15; deadline to appeal is April 9

March 3, 2026

Kaunoa Senior Services to hold new West Maui activities for kūpuna this month

March 3, 2026

FAQ: FEMA Direct Housing Extension and Rent Requirements

February 27, 2026

County Department of Water Supply announces updated water conservation rules

February 27, 2026

Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 4

February 26, 2026

Monthly siren and emergency alert system test for Monday, Mar. 2

February 24, 2026

County of Maui encourages businesses to participate in 2026 Maui Nui Business Health Check Survey

February 24, 2026

County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources grants awarded to 11 local projects

February 20, 2026

Closing pule marks completion of Lahaina wildfire debris transfer to permanent site

February 20, 2026

Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. to present 2026 State of the County Address on March 5 at Castle Theater

February 17, 2026

County updating Tow and Scrap vehicle disposal program

February 12, 2026

County to hold candlelight vigil highlighting aloha, unity, peace on Tuesday in Wailuku

February 11, 2026

County DWS to host open house Feb. 25 on new water conservation rules that take effect March 1

February 11, 2026

County of Maui offices to be closed Monday for Presidents’ Day holiday

February 11, 2026

County hosting Chinese New Year celebration Feb. 20 at Kalana O Maui Building

February 10, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet February 10, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-065)

February 10, 2026

County to open Lahaina Civic Center at 7 p.m. for power needs amid HECO PSPS

February 9, 2026

Lahaina Commercial Permitting Workshop rescheduled due to weather

February 4, 2026

New County program ‘School to Pool’ helps keep island keiki safe in the water

February 4, 2026

FAQ: FEMA Direct Housing Extension and rent requirements

February 4, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet February 4, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-064)

February 2, 2026

Residents encouraged to attend County of Maui Lahaina Community Meeting on Feb. 4

January 30, 2026

Comment period for CDBG-DR Action Plan amendment extended to March 3

January 30, 2026

County of Maui Office of Recovery to hold special permitting workshop for commercial property owners

January 28, 2026

County secures $2M grant from National Park Service to support Lahaina Royal Complex recovery

January 28, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet January 28, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-063)

January 27, 2026

FEMA extends Temporary Housing Assistance for Maui wildfire survivors to February 2027

January 27, 2026

State DLNR to hold community meeting on Māla Boat Ramp site improvements

January 26, 2026

Mayor Bissen highlights homes constructed, infrastructure investments at State Legislature

January 25, 2026

Floor plans and renderings available for Ho‘okumu Hou reconstruction program

January 23, 2026

County invites residents to free event on reducing wildfire risks to homes, communities Feb. 11 in Kahului

January 23, 2026

Governor Green secures FEMA housing extension for Maui wildfire survivors through February 2027

January 22, 2026

County’s new ‘Maui Method’ sets precedent for turning dangerous EV batteries to nonhazardous waste

January 20, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet January 20, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-062)

January 16, 2026

Comment period opens for CDBG-DR Action Plan amendment

January 16, 2026

Eighth and final West Maui TDS report released

January 15, 2026

County pre-fire Front Street Improvements Project continues; work anticipated to be completed in May

January 15, 2026

County DWS adds webpage with new water-use calculation method

January 15, 2026

Drain line replacement work to begin on Honoapi‘ilani Highway

January 14, 2026

Mayor Bissen appoints Jacky Takakura as Planning Director

January 13, 2026

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet January 13, 2026 (DR-4724-HI WFS-061)

January 12, 2026

Honoapi‘ilani Highway in Launiupoko to be closed for race

January 12, 2026

County of Maui offices to be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 8, 2026

Rental assistance may be available to wildfire survivors

January 7, 2026

FAQ: Preparing for the Potential Conclusion of FEMA Assistance on February 28, 2026

January 7, 2026

Hot Kūpuna Nights returns to Lahaina on Jan. 17

January 6, 2026

Restoration completed at temporary wildfire debris storage site at Olowalu

January 5, 2026

Next Lahaina Community Meeting set for Wednesday, Jan. 14

December 26, 2025

County of Maui offices to be closed Thursday on New Year’s Day

December 24, 2025

Adjustments underway for access to Lahaina Historic District

December 18, 2025

Water department to implement new water-use and meter-sizing method beginning January 2026

December 16, 2025

Mayor Richard Bissen appoints Kauanoe Batangan as Kahului’s Maui County Councilmember

December 16, 2025

FEMA Weekly Fact Sheet December 16, 2025 (DR-4724-HI WFS-059)

December 15, 2025

EPA selects Maui County to receive over $3.6 million for first-ever Waste Collection Centers in West Maui

December 15, 2025

Mayor Richard Bissen signs historic Bill 9 into law after Maui County Council vote today

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