FEMA Approves $33.4 million to Support Recovery in Hawaii

MAUI, HI – RealEstateRama – Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, FEMA recently approved $33.4 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Hawaii for Public Assistance projects, which includes debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement of public infrastructure damaged by recent disasters.

This regional funding is part of a broader effort announced by the Department of Homeland Security. Here are some FEMA grants recently approved across Hawaii:

• $4 million to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources for permanent repairs to Pohoiki boat ramp as a result of K?lauea Volcanic Eruption and Earthquakes.
• $7.8 million to Maui County Emergency Management Agency for emergency protective measures in response to the Maui wildfires.
• $1.8 million to Maui County Department of Police for emergency support in response to the Maui wildfires.
• $2.4 million to Maui County Emergency Management Agency for security support[EC1]  in response to the Maui wildfires.
• $6.4 million to Maui County Department of Housing and Human Concerns for permanent repairs to the West Maui Senior Center as a result of the Maui wildfires.
• $6.9 million to Maui County Department of Housing and Human Concerns for permanent repairs to the Lahaina Crossroads Apartments as a result of the Maui wildfires.
• $4.1 million to the Maui County Department of Housing and Human Concerns for permanent repairs to the Komohana Hale Apartments as a result of the Maui wildfires.

FEMA will continue to review additional projects and obligate funds on a rolling basis as eligibility is confirmed and scopes of work are finalized. This regional funding is part of a broader effort announced by the Department of Homeland Security and was approved prior to the government funding lapse.