If you are a survivor of the Aug. 8 Maui wildfires and you received FEMA rental assistance, make sure you stay in touch with FEMA. You may be eligible for continued rental assistance for temporary housing in any U.S.-governed location.
Press Releases
You can’t believe your eyes! FEMA sent you a determination letter that says you are not currently approved for federal disaster assistance even though your home was damaged in the June 29 – July 2 storms and flooding. What do you do now? Appeal!
HONOLULU – If a boat was your primary residence and it was damaged as a result of the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui, FEMA may be able to help you recover some of those losses.
HONOLULU – Two weeks are left for homeowners and renters to apply for FEMA disaster assistance if you had damage or losses to your property from the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui. You may also apply for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration, a FEMA partner in Maui’s recovery.
If you are experiencing feelings of hopelessness or stress as a result of Hurricane Idalia, you can get free crisis counseling from FEMA.
Come to work for FEMA and help your community recover from recent disasters.
The Disaster Recovery Center located at the Columbus Park Field House, 500 S. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60644, will continue operating Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., until it closes Monday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.
Today, Hawaii Governor Josh Green met with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks, Chief Federal Response Coordinator Bob Fenton, and other FEMA Senior Staff on the long-term recovery efforts in Maui.
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Kansas to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from July 14-21, 2023.
Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters on the final day of his first official visit to the United States. Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks and U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell welcomed Prime Minister Albanese and Ambassador Kevin Rudd of Australia to FEMA.