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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June 18, 2024

Maui County wildfire property owners may transfer home exemption to another property

June 18, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held at Lahaina Civic Center

June 14, 2024

Mayor Bissen traveling to D.C. to update federal partners, encourage continued disaster support

June 14, 2024

County officials advise public about online Section 8 housing voucher scam

June 13, 2024

Mayor Richard Bissen signs $1.263B Council-approved budget into law

June 13, 2024

Progress with restoration of Lahaina water, wastewater services and other important updates shared at Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update meeting

June 13, 2024

Unsafe Water Advisory lifted for portion of Lahaina

June 12, 2024

County real property wildfire long-term rental exemption application deadline extended to June 30

June 11, 2024

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

June 10, 2024

Lahaina Town South Neighborhood Planning Workshop on Saturday

June 5, 2024

Alternative Debris Removal Program standards approved; deadline to apply June 15

June 4, 2024

Temporary groundwater monitoring wells to be installed at Temporary Debris Storage site in Olowalu

June 3, 2024

County of Maui announces AA+ bond rating by Fitch Ratings

June 3, 2024

County launches online version of Lahaina Recovery Neighborhood Planning Workshops

June 3, 2024

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

May 29, 2024

Kibou for Maui Project supports Maui delegation to study recovery, rebuilding in Japan

May 29, 2024

County of Maui donates Fairways at Maui Lani lots to Nā Hale O Maui for affordable housing

May 24, 2024

County webinar for Lahaina homeowners impacted by wildfire to be held May 30

May 24, 2024

No Lahaina Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting on Wednesday, May 29

May 23, 2024

Three neighborhood planning workshops set for June

May 22, 2024

Gov. Green, Alaska Airlines and partners announce travel gift program for Maui wildfire-impacted families

May 21, 2024

Disaster Recovery Center, Community Resources Center, Kako'o Maui (Kahului) to be closed on Memorial Day

May 20, 2024

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

May 20, 2024

COFA Citizens Have Less Than Two Weeks to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

May 20, 2024

Blasting schedule released for Kilohana temporary housing site

May 17, 2024

First building permit from County Recovery Permit Center issued to Lahaina couple

May 16, 2024

Test blast to happen this afternoon at the Kilohana temporary housing site

May 15, 2024

County announces amended sewer service status for several areas of West Maui

May 14, 2024

Wednesday's May 15th Disaster Recovery Update Meeting canceled

May 10, 2024

Landlords now required to file affidavit for lease termination exception

May 9, 2024

Department of Health Lead Screening Finds No Evidence of Widespread Lead Exposure from Maui Fires

May 9, 2024

Hawaiian Electric completes West Maui transmission line work

May 8, 2024

County issues RFP for After-Action Report of Maui Emergency Management Agency’s coordination of the Aug. 8 wildfire

May 8, 2024

Survey for Lahaina Recovery Plan now available in Hawaiian, Ilocano, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan

May 7, 2024

Ti leaf lei making featured May 16 at Kaunoa Clubhouse in West Maui

May 6, 2024

HUD Extends Additional Relief to Borrowers in Maui, HI

May 6, 2024

Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to feature update on Lahaina Aquatic Center

May 6, 2024

Maui Homeowner Assistance Fund Program accepting applications starting today, May 6

May 6, 2024

Moratorium on disconnections of electric service for nonpayment for Maui customers extended through July 2

May 2, 2024

Hawai‘i Community Lending Announces Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program

May 2, 2024

Mayor Bissen moves to repeal decades-old TVR rule to expand long-term housing inventory

May 1, 2024

County files complaint seeking to hold cell carriers responsible for failure to report outages during August 2023 fires

May 1, 2024

Kahului Fire Station, County Building to be lit red in remembrance of fallen firefighters

April 29, 2024

New County Recovery Permit Center opened today in Kahului

April 29, 2024

County Office of Recovery neighborhood planning workshop for Wahikuli residents May 4

April 26, 2024

Wildfire property owners opting for Alternative Debris Removal Program encouraged to sign up for online notices

April 26, 2024

State and Federal Centers to Open April 29 in Lahaina

April 24, 2024

Disaster Recovery Centers to Close April 27 but FEMA Help Still Available

April 23, 2024

Mayor Bissen’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings resume Wednesday

April 21, 2024

County’s new Recovery Permitting Center slated to open April 29 in Kahului

April 19, 2024

County of Maui offers clarifications on details contained in Attorney General’s report on Lahaina fire

April 19, 2024

First Olowalu TDS report shows no environmental impacts, compliance with environmental regulations

April 17, 2024

Mayor Richard Bissen offers statement after state AG, FSRI report finding, timeline

April 17, 2024

White Goods Appliance Recycling event to be held April 25-27 for residents in Lahaina Wildfire Disaster Area

April 16, 2024

Fire Chief Brad Ventura presents After-Action Report on the Maui wildfires

April 16, 2024

No Lahaina community update meeting this Wednesday due to County housing, planning events

April 15, 2024

County neighborhood planning workshop Saturday for Kelawea Mauka residents

April 15, 2024

Residents encouraged to provide feedback on draft Maui County wetlands map

April 11, 2024

Lahaina homeowners impacted by 2023 August wildfire encouraged to attend county Homeowners Meeting April 16

April 9, 2024

SBA Tops $300 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans for Hawaii Wildfires, Including High Winds

April 8, 2024

County of Maui response to Komar Maui Properties offer to donate five acres for Central Maui Landfill

April 8, 2024

Temporary Debris Storage update and Long-term Recovery Plan process to be discussed at next Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting

April 6, 2024

County Council approves DEM's request to proceed with Central Maui Landfill condemnation

April 5, 2024

Hours extended for re-entry access into Lahaina Wildfire Disaster Area

April 5, 2024

County Office of Economic Development shares results of Maui Business Check survey

April 3, 2024

FEMA Approves $35 Million to Rebuild State Public Housing Destroyed in Maui Wildfires

April 3, 2024

Residents asked to participate in survey on Lahaina Recovery Plan

April 2, 2024

Mayor Bissen’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings resume Wednesday in Lahaina

April 1, 2024

COFA Citizens May Now Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

March 20, 2024

April 9 is deadline to appeal 2024 Real Property Assessment

March 18, 2024

Multi-agency search and rescue exercise to be held Wednesday in South Maui

March 18, 2024

Lahaina Community Meetings on hiatus for next two weeks due to spring break, holidays

March 15, 2024

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Close in Kahului

March 15, 2024

Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. delivers 2024 State of the County Address

March 14, 2024

County Office of Recovery shares updates on sewer line, drinking water inspections, deferred properties

March 14, 2024

Lahaina Disaster Recovery Center to Close March 18-19

March 13, 2024

Confidential Crisis Counseling Available to Maui Wildfire Survivors

March 8, 2024

This Week’s Roundup - March 8, 2024

March 7, 2024

County Office of Recovery announces interim housing projects for fire survivors

March 7, 2024

FEMA Seeks Public Input on Its Plan for Fleming Road Group Housing Site

March 5, 2024

County’s interim housing plan to be discussed at Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting in Lahaina Wednesday

March 5, 2024

County Department of Water Supply fiscal division relocating to Wili Pā Loop in Wailuku

March 5, 2024

Governor Green issues tenth Emergency Proclamation Relating to Wildfires

March 4, 2024

County seeks owners of 21 unclaimed vehicles salvaged from Lahaina wildfire zone

February 29, 2024

Central Maui Landfill announced as location of Permanent Disposal Site for Lahaina wildfire ash and debris

February 27, 2024

Permanent Disposal Site for Lahaina ash and debris on agenda for Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting Wednesday

February 27, 2024

FEMA Hosts Industry Day for Modular Home Vendors

February 27, 2024

County’s Office of Recovery seeks resident feedback on new Ola Lahaina page

February 22, 2024

More than 2,700 people participate in County surveys on possible Permanent Disposal Sites

February 21, 2024

Workshop on Alternative Fire Debris Removal set for Sat., Feb. 24th

February 20, 2024

Lahaina Air Monitoring and Sampling Report shows good air quality

February 20, 2024

Mayor Bissen requests $401M from state for Lahaina rebuild, recovery

February 19, 2024

County’s Lahaina Community Update Meetings resume on Wednesday, February 21

February 16, 2024

Portion of Lahaina Removed from Unsafe Water Advisory Area

February 14, 2024

Fire debris removed from 100th residential property in Lahaina

February 9, 2024

Residents gather in Lahaina to remember lost loved ones, share in prayer six months after the fire

February 7, 2024

Community Talk Story sessions set for Maui County Food and Nutrition Security Plan

February 7, 2024

New system for private property contractor access to Lahaina Wildfire Disaster zone

February 6, 2024

Lahaina Disaster Recovery Community Update meetings canceled Wednesday, Feb. 7 & 14; Weekly meetings to resume Feb. 21

February 3, 2024

Community invited to gather in fellowship and support six months after Lahaina fire

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