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Engineering Division - Hilo

25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Manage County Flood Plan management program. Plan, design & inspect county civil engineering projects. Provides information on flood zones. Process permit applications for grading, grubbing, stockpiling & work within county right-of-ways. Review development of civil engineering projects (private & public). Inspect civil engineering projects under county jurisdiction.

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative - Storm Sense

4463 Pahee Street, 1, Lihue, HI 96766

Go to the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's Outage Center website for more information on safety and to download the Storm Sense brochure for hurricane preparedness tips.

Engineering Division - Kona

75-5706 Kuakini Highway, 111, Kailua-kona, HI 96740

Provides information on flood zones. Process permit applications for grading, grubbing, stocking, and work within country right-of-ways. Review development of civil engineering project (private & public) and inspect civil engineering projects under county jurisdiction.

County of Kauai Emergency Management Agency - Disaster Preparedness

3990 Kaana Street, 100, Lihue, HI 96766

County of Kauai Emergency Management Agency provides public education concerning civil defense, natural and technological disasters, and emergency preparedness. Click on the links on the website for more information on: -Kauai Shelter Status Page -Tsunami and Hurricane information -Interactive Evaluation Maps -Current weather conditions -Health Threats -Natural Disaster Preparation -To sign up for notifications -Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) -Evacuation zones information can be found at https://fhat.hawaii.gov

State of Hawaii Department of Defense - Disaster Preparedness

State of Hawaii Department of Defense's Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) provides information on disaster preparedness. Visit the website and select the options under the "Plan & Prepare" menu option at the top of the screen to learn about: Getting ready for emergencies, natural disasters that may happen, maps and tools, information about the siren warning system, and a Hawaii Visitor Emergency Guide with helpful emergency information for visitors to Hawaii.

Hawaii County Department of Water Supply - Water Emergency Preparedness

345 Kekuanaoa Street, 20, Hilo, HI 96720

Visit the website and click on the Community section for the Emergency Water Preparedness link to receive the PDF, Don’t Be Scared,Be Water Prepared Water Emergency Preparedness. There are also a few resources in the Conservation section under Conservation Resources.

Hawaiian Humane Society - Disaster Preparedness

2700 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96826

Hawaiian Humane Society provides information on how to prepare for a disaster if you are a pet owner. Visit the website for to download the Pet Disaster Preparedness Tips and to learn about what to bring to an emergency shelter. Links on the website also give information on microchipping your pets.

County of Maui Emergency Management Agency - Disaster Preparedness

200 South High Street, 1st floor, Wailuku, HI 96793

County of Maui Emergency Management Agency provides information on emergency preparedness, hurricane preparedness and safety, flood information, flash flood precautions, tsunami awareness and preparedness, and wildfire education and information. Visit the website for more information.

Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency - Disaster Preparedness

920 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI 96720

Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency provides information on disaster preparedness for concerning civil defense, natural and technological disasters. Visit the website for information on alerts, emergency preparedness, flood, maps, hazard impact maps, hazard mitigation, incident management, power outage preparedness, references, tropical cyclone, tsunami, volcano, warning sirens, and wildfire information.

City and County of Honolulu DEM - Disaster Preparedness Information

650 South King Street, Basement, Honolulu, HI 96813

City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management provides information on flood, hurricane, and tsunami preparedness including dam and tsunami evacuation maps. Additional links to a handbook to prepare homes for natural hazards and homeowner insurance information are listed. Flood Preparedness Information -www.honolulu.gov/dem/flood Hurricane Preparedness Information -www.honolulu.gov/dem/hurricane Tsunami Preparedness Information -www.honolulu.gov/dem/tsunami Tsunami Evacuation Map -www.honolulu.gov/tsunamievac Dam Evacuation Maps -www.honolulu.gov/damevac Homeowners Handbook for Preparing for Natural Hazards - Fourth Edition from The University of Hawaii Sea Grant College - https://seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/homeowners-handbook-to-prepare-for-natural-hazards/ My Insurance Doesn't Cover What? from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division - https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/dem/dem_imgs/2019_My-Insurance-Doesnt-Cover-What.pdf

Kakoo Maui Resource Hub

325 Kewe Street, B102, Lahaina, HI 96761

Hawaiian Council's hub will focus on providing a cultural approach to help those impacted by the wildfires best navigate the application process for direct aid and services.

Vog and Wind Forecasts for Hawaii Island

(Kilauea June 2023, November 2022 Mauna Loa Eruption) A website with vog and wind forecasts for Hawaii Island. Maps for: UH Manoa Vog Measurement and Prediction project (VMAP), National Weather Service (NWS) Wind Forecast available by clicking on the "Vog and wind forecasts" (https://vog.ivhhn.org/vog-and-wind-forecasts) Other sections of the website include: What is vog?, Vog facts sheets, Health effects of vog, Protect yourself from vog, and Advice for visitors to Hawaii, Air quality data, etc. The Interagency Vog Dashboard is the result of a partnership between the International Volcanic Health Hazard Network (Durham University, UK), Hawaii State Department of Health, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Hawaii County Civil Defense, the National Park Service, County of Hawaii (Mayor's Office), CSAV (University of Hawaii), NOAA (National Weather Service) and the US Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency.

City and County of Honolulu - March 2026 Kona Low Community Assistance Center

67-180 Goodale Avenue, Waialua, HI 96791

(Community Assistance Center) --Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Last day open-- The City and County of Honolulu is providing a Community Assistance Center at Waialua District Park. Services will continue to expand so you may need to check back to see which services are offered in the future. Services include: -Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) will provide medical assessments and care, assistance with replacing lost prescriptions, and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. -Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) will provide information and support for emergency permitting. -Department of Housing and Land Management (DHLM) will provide information on available housing options in City and County of Honolulu properties. -Department of Customer Services (DCS) will provide Kupuna resources and handbooks, down payment and rental assistance, and other home support services. -The Board of Water Supply (BWS) will provide information on billing in impacted areas. -Office of Economic Revitalization (OER) will provide information for businesses and farmers, along with language access support. -State Department of Health, Vital Records will provide assistance in replacing lost documents including birth, marriage, and death certificates. -State Department of Health, Environmental Health will help with questions and information about safe clean up. Additional services for community partners may include: the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Aloha United Way, Healthy Mother, Healthy Babies, and Hawaii Foodbank. Utility providers and internet phone service companies may be on site to help residents experiencing service disruptions. Free Wi-Fi is available along with a charging station for phones, computers, and other devices. Please bring your own charging cords if possible. Additional websites: City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management - https://honolulu.gov/dem/storm-recovery-information City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management - https://www.honolulu.gov/dem/

Maui Red Cross

95 Mahalani Street, 28-3, Wailuku, HI 96793

The Maui Red Cross provides disaster response to those affected by disasters in Maui County and shares critical preparedness information to the community so that people can prepare before a disaster strikes. All disaster response and disaster training are provided at no charge. Training classes such as first aid and CPR are available for a fee. To request a presentation to your organization, school or group, please call our office.

Hawaii County Red Cross

355 Kinoole Street, Hilo, HI 96720

The Red Cross provides disaster response to those affected by disasters in East Hawaii County and shares critical preparedness information to the community so that people can prepare before a disaster strikes. All disaster response and disaster training are provided at no charge. Training classes such as first aid, CPR and Lifeguarding are available for a fee. To request a presentation to your organization, school or group, please call our offices.

Kauai Red Cross

4485 Pahee Street, 145, Lihue, HI 96766

The Kauai Red Cross provides disaster response to those affected by disasters in Kauai County and shares critical preparedness information to the community so that people can prepare before a disaster strikes. All disaster response and disaster training are provided at no charge. Training classes such as first aid, CPR and lifeguarding are available for a fee. To request a presentation to your organization, school or group, please call our office.

American Red Cross Oahu Headquarters

4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816

(American Red Cross of Hawaii) Provides immediate emergency assistance to victims of disasters, including food, shelter, clothing, crisis counseling and other services. Offers classes in CPR, first-aid, aquatics training. For military personnel, provides emergency communication services, counseling and referral services. Provides international tracing service. To seek volunteer opportunities, please go to www.redcross.org/hawaii and click on the Volunteer tab to sign up online.

Kukulu Switchboard

200 North Vineyard Boulevard, 700, Honolulu, HI 96817

The Kukulu Switchboard is a place for people and non-profit organizations to put up things they are asking for help with, or services or products they can provide.

Red Cross of Hawaii - Missing Persons

4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816

(Wildfire August 2023) Red Cross of Hawaii will take call on missing persons in Maui. Please call (800) 733-2767.

Civil Air Patrol - Maui Composite Squadron

94B Kuhea Street, Kahului, HI 96732

Operates a volunteer, civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Provides emergency services, including air search and rescue, local disaster relief, and cooperation and assistance to civil defense agencies, aerospace education, cadet program, and a senior member training program.

State of HI Child Care Subsidy Assistance for Families Impacted by Maui Wildfire

94-275 Mokuola Street, Room 105, Waipahu, HI 96797

(CCS) Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) is making it easier for impacted families to get monetary assistance for child care. They issued emergency rules that set aside many of the requirements usually in place. This means many more families will now be eligible for a special application period. Temporary changes include: -No income restrictions – subsidies are available to all families whose housing or employment have been affected by the fires, no matter the income -No activity requirements – parents will not have to meet work and other activity requirements, like being in school or training -No DHS co-payments -Extra time for missing documentation – families who do not have required eligibility documentation (e.g., proof of child citizenship and age, or state residency) have up to six months to provide paperwork -One-year eligibility – if a family is determined eligible, they will continue to receive that financial help for child care for a full year, no matter changes to income or work If your family was impacted by the fires and needs help paying for child care, please apply today. We know child care is necessary for you as you navigate the long road ahead toward recovery and rebuilding. Apply online or you can print out a paper application at bit.ly/mauichildcareapp and email it to [email protected]. Need help finding child care? Visit PATCH Hawaii for help. You can also email them at [email protected] and call them at (808) 242-9232. What if I lost my home or job because of the fires but left Maui? So long as you and your child still live in Hawaii, you are eligible to apply for this temporary help. Applied previously but denied due to no work? The temporary changes mean that families impacted by the fires do not need to meet the work requirements during this special application period. We urge you to apply again by the deadline.

Salvation Army - Kaneohe Corps

45-175 Waikalua Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744

Provides emergency food. Operates children's weekly after school programs including Sunbeams (girls 1st - 5th grade), Girl Guards (6th - 12th grade), Adventure Corps (boys 1st - 12th grade). Conducts Sunday Services at 11:00 am. Sponsors community outreach, women's groups and visiting to shut-ins.

Vital Records - Maui County

54 High Street Room, 301, Wailuku, HI 96793

Serves as a liaison between the District Health Office and the central vital records office of the Department of Health in Honolulu. Provides order forms for vital records of birth, death, marriage and divorce. Applications for license to perform marriage ceremonies. For individuals impacted by the Maui Wildfires who need replacement vital records, an order may be placed online at https://vitrec.ehawaii.gov or call (808) 586-4602 or (808) 984-2400 ext. 6-4602. A relative may make the order on behalf of the person needing the replacement by uploading a copy of their own government ID (if born in Hawaii) to establish a relationship to the impacted individual. If not born in Hawai‘i, additional documents may need to be shown to verify the relationship. Permitted relatives can include a grandparent, parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, or cousin. The fee for an affected individual’s first copy of a birth or marriage certificate will be waived with a FEMA disaster assistance ID Number and/or a Lahaina residential address. For more information see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the website: https://health.hawaii.gov/mauiwildfires/

U-Haul Disaster Relief for Kona Storm - Kailua-Kona

74-5484 Kaiwi Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

U-Haul of Hawaii offers 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container use to residents affected by the Kona Storm. For customers needing storage beyond the free period, the U-Haul 1-Year Price Lock is now available at 2,100 Company-owned facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Fixed-rate storage ensures at least one year with no price increase on your rental unit, and U-Haul never charges junk fees or deposits.

Salvation Army - Kona

75-223 Kalani Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

The food pantry is on Tuesday 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.