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Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

Federal disaster assistance may include financial help with temporary lodging and home repairs, as well as other disaster-related expenses. To apply for assistance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile app. Applicants can also call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, with language translation services available. The helpline is open and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no cost for Hawai‘i residents to call.

When applying for assistance, have the following information ready:

  • A current phone number where you can be contacted
  • Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are not staying
  • Your social security number
  • A general list of damage and losses
  • Banking information if you choose direct deposit
  • If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
  • Survivors may be eligible to receive assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from the Hawai‘i wildfires.

For instructions on how to apply for assistance, watch the following video:

Unemployment Benefits

Workers, business owners and self-employed residents of Maui who became unemployed or had reduced work hours due to the wildfires may be eligible for disaster unemployment benefits from Aug. 13, 2023 to Feb. 10, 2024 if unemployment continues to be a direct result of the disaster. Regular unemployment insurance and disaster unemployment benefits cannot be paid at the same time. The deadline to apply is September 25, 2023. To apply, go to https://uiclaims.hawaii.gov. Those who are unable to file online can apply toll-free at 833-901-2272; 833-901-2275; 808-762-5751 or 808-762-5752.

Workers, business owners, and self-employed individuals in the County of Maui who became unemployed or had their work hours reduced or interrupted due to the wildfires that occurred on August 8, 2023 and do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits beginning the week of August 13, 2023 until the week ending February 10, 2024 as long as the individual’s unemployment continues to be a direct result of the disaster. Regular unemployment insurance and DUA benefits cannot be paid concurrently. DUA applications must be submitted no later than September 25, 2023. To apply, go to https://uiclaims.hawaii.gov.