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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February 11, 2025

Bingo Blast to be featured Feb. 25 at Kaunoa Clubhouse in Lahaina

February 10, 2025

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

February 8, 2025

Public invited to open house Saturday, Feb. 15, on Lahaina ash and fire debris transfer to Central Maui

February 7, 2025

Utility work to impact traffic on Honoapi‘ilani Highway near Wahikuli Wayside Park on Feb. 10-14

February 6, 2025

Hawaiian Electric conducting routine aerial line inspections in West Maui on Feb. 12

February 6, 2025

County announces amended sewer service status for 61 West Maui lots

February 6, 2025

Continued lane closures at Honoapi‘ilani Highway and Kapunakea Street intersection

February 6, 2025

More homes to be delivered to Lahaina for wildfire survivors

February 5, 2025

Mayor Richard Bissen announces SMA exemptions to expedite Lahaina rebuild

February 5, 2025

Maui Public Art Corps Presents Hui Mo‘olelo: Lāhainā' Film Festival

February 4, 2025

In-Person Lahaina Community Meeting tomorrow, Feb. 5, to offer updates on SMA, debris clearing, wastewater and permits

February 3, 2025

Maui County winter storm update as of 2 p.m. February 3, 2025

February 1, 2025

Maui County winter storm update as of 3 p.m. February 1, 2025

January 31, 2025

Maui County winter storm update as of 2 p.m., January 31, 2025

January 30, 2025

Shelters proactively opened in South, West, East and Upcountry Maui amid winter storm

January 30, 2025

Office of Recovery-West Maui to close due to weather

January 29, 2025

MEMA and other County departments prepare ahead of winter storm

January 24, 2025

MEMA After-Action Report on Maui wildfires released today

January 23, 2025

County announces amended sewer service status for 32 West Maui lots

January 23, 2025

Fourth West Maui TDS report shows compliance with environmental regulations

January 23, 2025

Red Lightning Launches Lahaina Surveying Coordination Program

January 17, 2025

Maui County Quality of Life Survey results released

January 17, 2025

Heavy rainfall closes certain West Maui parks

January 17, 2025

HDOT seeks public comments on the Honoapi‘ilani Highway Improvements Project

January 17, 2025

Community meeting Feb. 4 on proposed plans for Lahaina Recreation Center playground area

January 16, 2025

Federal government awards $15.6M to County of Maui for Lahaina Water Recycling Project

January 16, 2025

County receives $15.43 million grant for West Maui Greenway project

January 15, 2025

Maui Emergency Management Agency urges residents, visitors to avoid restricted areas in Lahaina

January 15, 2025

Lahaina Community Webinar scheduled for next Wednesday, Jan. 22

January 13, 2025

Expanded Hawaiian Electric safety strategy details actions to reduce potential for wildfires

January 10, 2025

Biden-Harris Administration Delivers more than $1.6 Billion in Long-Term Assistance to Hawaii's Maui Communities Impacted by Disasters

January 10, 2025

West Maui residents, visitors asked to conserve water

January 7, 2025

Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8, to feature information on federal funds appropriated for disaster recovery

January 2, 2025

Erin Wade named County Deputy Managing Director

December 28, 2024

Maui Emergency Management Agency announces adjustments to security presence in Lahaina Impact Zone

December 23, 2024

County releases final Long-Term Recovery Plan for Lahaina

December 22, 2024

Monthly siren and emergency alert system test for January 2025

December 21, 2024

Maui County to receive more than $2B in federal disaster recovery funding

December 19, 2024

County of Maui offices to be closed on Christmas, New Year’s Day holidays

December 17, 2024

Lahaina Disaster Recovery Community Meetings to be paused during the holiday season

December 16, 2024

County land acquisition approved for Lahaina debris Permanent Disposal Site, landfill expansion

December 13, 2024

More modular homes to be delivered to the Kilohana temporary group housing site

December 13, 2024

Ka Lei Ola o ka Moana Mural Unveiled in Lāhainā, Celebrating Mo‘olelo of Mr. Tom Fujita

December 12, 2024

Lahaina Mural Blessing at King Kamehameha III Elementary School on December 17th

December 12, 2024

Public invited to join virtual kickoff for Maui County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update working group

December 12, 2024

Maui Nui Connectivity Survey available for residents on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi

December 11, 2024

Dec. 31 deadline for filing County real property 2025 assessment year exemptions

December 10, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting to be held at Lahaina Intermediate cafeteria

December 10, 2024

Maui Bus stops being added to Lahaina Villager route

December 9, 2024

Go Green Recycling event for West Maui residents to be held Saturday, Dec. 14

December 5, 2024

Seasoned DPW leader John Smith selected as County’s Office of Recovery Administrator

December 4, 2024

State of Hawai‘i announces deadline for Interim Housing Program applications

December 3, 2024

Residents encouraged to attend Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting

December 2, 2024

Major Initiatives Support Lahaina’s Educators

November 26, 2024

First rebuilt home in Kula celebrated during blessing Tuesday

November 25, 2024

Holiday Bingo Blast to be featured at Kaunoa Clubhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 17

November 25, 2024

County of Maui offices to be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, for Thanksgiving

November 22, 2024

Lahaina family moving into first rebuilt home in Lahaina Disaster Area

November 21, 2024

State Historic Preservation Division Streamlining Lahaina Approvals, November 21, 2024

November 21, 2024

County announces amended sewer service status for 28 West Maui lots

November 20, 2024

Modular Home Hauling on Nov. 22 and 23 for Lahaina Temporary Housing

November 19, 2024

Maui Relief TANF Program offers new benefits, including appliances

November 19, 2024

Wahikuli sewer system update to be provided at Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting

November 18, 2024

County announces agreement with Nan, Inc. subsidiary for additional landfill space to support recovery and long-term resilience

November 13, 2024

Deadline for online feedback on Lahaina Long-Term Recovery Plan draft is Friday, Nov. 15

November 13, 2024

Nā Hale Kūpuna Project provides affordable housing for kūpuna affected by Maui wildfires

November 12, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting to be held at Lahaina Intermediate cafeteria

November 12, 2024

DOH issues guidance for existing cesspool use in residential Kula

November 8, 2024

County of Maui offices to be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day

November 7, 2024

Lahainaluna Road to reopen for unrestricted access after smokestack declared safe

November 7, 2024

County announces amended sewer service status for 15 West Maui lots

November 4, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Meeting to be held at Lahaina Intermediate cafeteria

November 1, 2024

Maui Emergency Management Agency awards 4-year contract to Genasys for evacuation planning, AI-powered traffic management, emergency alerts

October 31, 2024

Free bus service available from Lahaina and Kihei to UH exhibition basketball games this Saturday

October 31, 2024

County of Maui offices to be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 5, for the Election Day holiday

October 29, 2024

State Dept. of Education announces new date for community feedback meeting on King Kamehameha III Elementary’s future

October 26, 2024

New location announced for Lahaina Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings

October 24, 2024

Ho‘ōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group Launched to Support Maui’s Recovery Post-Wildfire

October 24, 2024

FEMA Is Working To Place Temporary Housing Units on Privately Owned Vacant Lots

October 23, 2024

State Dept. of Education to hold Community meeting to gather feedback on new proposed site to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary in Lahaina

October 22, 2024

Lahaina Homeowners Can Now Apply to Receive Lot Surveys at No Cost

October 22, 2024

FEMA May Help Wildfire Survivors Whose Temporary Housing Insurance is Running Out

October 21, 2024

Public reminded that Lahaina Disaster Recovery meeting will not be held this week

October 19, 2024

Draft of Lahaina Long-Term Recovery Plan will be available for online viewing, public feedback

October 18, 2024

County’s Adaptive Kayaking paddles out for good cause at Olowalu

October 18, 2024

Trash, invasive trees and abandoned vehicles to be removed from 5-acre County-owned parcel at Ukumehame

October 16, 2024

Third West Maui TDS report shows compliance with environmental regulations

October 16, 2024

Lahaina Disaster Recovery Weekly meeting canceled tonight due to fire weather warning

October 16, 2024

Hawaiian Electric shutting off power in West Maui due to wildfire risk

October 15, 2024

County hosting Water Use and Development Plan implementation meetings

October 14, 2024

Lahaina Aquatic Center reopens following major cleanup, installation of new chlorine system

October 14, 2024

County approves building permits for Kahoma Village reconstruction in Lahaina

October 14, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to feature overview of County’s draft Long-Term Recovery Plan

October 11, 2024

MEO to provide financial education, credit counseling to fire survivors

October 11, 2024

Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meeting in Lahaina on Tuesday

October 9, 2024

FEMA’s Temporary Housing for Wildfire Survivors Extended to February 2026, Supporting their Continued Recovery

October 9, 2024

Potential interisland ferry service topic of second round of community workshops

October 9, 2024

Second phase of Lahaina Civic Center renovations and repairs announced

October 7, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center social hall

October 4, 2024

County announces amended sewer service status for West Maui lots

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