The County of Maui, in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the state of Hawaiʻi, has announced the official closure of the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) and the Community Recovery Center (CRC), effective Saturday, June 29, 2024. In their place, the County of Maui Office of Recovery will host a blessing and soft opening on July 3, 2024 at its new location at Lahaina Gateway.
The transition to the new location aims to ensure that community agencies currently operating at the CRC will continue to provide support and assistance to survivors through a scheduling system.
“We are committed to ensuring that survivors of the disaster continue to receive the support they need during this challenging time,” said Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) State Disaster Recovery Center Coordinator Francis Kau. “The long-term recovery program and Disaster Case Management Program will also remain available to survivors – to help them navigate the road to recovery.”
HI-EMA Administrator James Barros emphasized, “Moving forward, it is crucial that the community understands that FEMA, the state of Hawaiʻi, and Maui County remain dedicated to supporting survivors on their path to recovery. This endeavor is a kākou effort – a collective one. We will persist in our assistance until every individual finds a stable housing solution.”
The collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies aims to ensure continued availability of support and resources for those in need.
For more information and updates, individuals can contact FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 or visit the County of Maui Recovery website at www.mauirecovers.gov for further survivor information or assistance.