HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The County of Maui, in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the state of Hawaii, has announced the 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. This transition ensures continuity of services for survivors, with community agencies previously at the CRC continuing to provide support and assistance 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 Francis Kau, State Disaster Recovery Center Coordinator for the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA). “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 the ongoing commitment of FEMA, the state of Hawaiʻi, and Maui County to supporting survivors in their journey toward recovery. “This endeavor is a kākou effort – a collective one. We will persist in our assistance until every individual finds a stable housing solution,” Barros stated.
The collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies ensures that support and resources will continue to be available to those in need.
For more information and updates, please visit FEMA at 1-800-621-3362, or visit the County of Maui Recovery website at www.mauirecovers.gov for further survivor information, inquiries or assistance.