Maui Wildfires Community Support

See below for a list of organizations that we know will be able to offer assistance for those affected or offer a way for the community to help. 

  • Disaster assistance: If you are impacted by the fires in Hawaiʻi, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or download the FEMA App for more information on available resources. 

  • Hawaiʻi residents: Continue to follow evacuation orders, listen to the instructions of first responders and officials, and stay alert. Visit ready.gov/wildfires and CDC.gov for resources on how to stay safe during wildfires and protect yourself from smoke.  

  • Emergency calls in West Maui: TEXT 911 for all emergencies, do NOT call. 911 phone service in West Maui is currently unavailable. 

  • Stay informed: Maui County is able to send you emergency alerts via text message, email, pager, or voice mail, based on your preferences. To sign up for Maui County Emergency Alerts and get the latest updates, click here. See the latest updates from Maui County here. 

  • For updates on evacuations and shelters from the Maui Emergency Management Agency, click here. 

  • For more information on resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Small Business Association, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, click here. 

  • Mental health: The Disaster Distress Helpline is available to help 24/7 if you or a loved one are feeling stress, anxiety, or loss — no matter where you are located.

    • Call or text 1-800-985-5990 for support.  

HOW TO HELP

After a disaster, people come together to help. To make the most of your contributions, it’s important to follow guidelines for donating and volunteering responsibly. Please visit FEMA.gov for tried and true best practices that will give you a starting point.