On Aug. 8, 2023, wind-driven wildfires on the island of Maui destroyed more than 2,200 structures and caused about $5.5 billion in damages. The most significantly impacted area was the historic district of Lahaina, where more than 100 lives were lost.
To view the Hawaii Wildfires Disaster Declaration Page, visit fema.gov/disaster/4724.
Summary of Records Sought
The following documents related to FEMA's Direct Lease program as it relates to the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui (DR-4724-HI):
- The Federal Coordinating Officer's written request to the Assistant Administrator for Recovery demonstrating that Direct Lease was needed to respond to the disaster.
- The Assistant Administrator for Recovery's response to that request.
- All written approvals from the Assistant Administrator for Recovery for Direct Lease costs above 200% of the HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR).
Released Records
These records represent a sample of the processed records released under this FOIA requests. To view the full set of records released under this request, visit FEMA FOIA Library | Homeland Security.
- DR-4724-HI FEMA Request for Direct Lease Increase of HUD FMR for Maui County
- DR-4724-HI FEMA Request for Direct Housing Assistance
- DR-4724-HI FEMA Recommendation for Approval of Direct Housing Assistance
- DR-4724-HI FEMA Approval of Direct Housing Assistance
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