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Big Island community to come together to support victims of deadly Maui wildfires 1 year later
While progress has been made toward recovery and rebuilding, the process was never going to be quick — or easy. It was always going to be a years-long effort. And while headlines might have moved on, life for survivors has not. They still need help.
President Biden approves disaster declaration for Hawai’i fires
The federal assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, as well as other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the wildfires.
Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Disaster Recovery
The bill addresses long-standing recommendations from the HUD Office of the Inspector General and Government Accountability Office to establish a permanent and predictable funding process.
Emergency Proclamation For Homeless Extended
Gov. David Ige signed a seventh supplemental emergency proclamation that extends the disaster emergency relief period for homelessness.
Hawai‘i to Receive to Receive $26 Mil in Disaster Relief
The state of Hawai‘i will receive an additional $26 million in new federal disaster relief funding, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Monday.
Senators Lead Call to Pass Supplemental Disaster Relief
Sens. Mazie K. Hirono and Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) led nine other senators in urging the bipartisan leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives.
