Disaster Assistance Program | Federal Emergency Management Agency

--Applications for Hawaii Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides 4909-DR-HI close June 14, 2026. Disasters with past dates may be open for late applications.-- The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides assistance and relief to victims who suffered damage and losses from federally declared disasters (storms, rains, high surf, flooding, land and mudslides). They also provide help with critical expenses, not to restore a property to its condition before a disaster, mostly in the form of loans administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to home renters, homeowners, and businesses. Applications can be made online, via phone, or using the FEMA app on a smartphone or tablet. For an American Sign Language video on how to apply view https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI&list=PL720Kw_OojlKOhtKG7HM_0n_kEawus6FC&index=6 To find a Disaster Recovery Center and get help on your application, visit the website http://www.fema.gov/DRC For in person assistance at other centers, visit the website, https://ready.hawaii.gov and click on "Local Recovery Centers". For in person assistance, residents should bring: -Photo identification -The address of the their damaged primary residence -Insurance information and any claim documents -Basic details about their damage and losses If documents are missing, FEMA specialists can still help survivors start or update an application. At participating local recovery centers, FEMA staff can help residents: Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, update an existing application (for example, after an insurance settlement), check the status of a FEMA application, get answers to questions about letters, documentation, and next steps in the process. FEMA personnel can also provide information on: What FEMA assistance may cover, how FEMA and insurance work together, how to document damage and prepare for possible inspections. Additional websites: https://www.fema.gov https://www.oneoahu.org/help https://hawaii-county-civil-defense-agency-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/ --Applications for the Maui Wildfire in 2023 Closed December 11, 2023.--