9/04 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE (2024)

County officials offer details on resident, contractor access in the impact zone Second County webinar for Lahaina homeowners impacted by wildfires to be held June 27 Roadwork in coming weeks will prepare Lahainaluna Road for August reopening Community meeting July 2 on proposed Kahekili Highway slope repair project Keopuolani Park Softball Field 3 temporarily closed for repairs Maui County wildfire property owners may transfer home exemption to another property Kaunoa will offer free bingo for seniors June 27 in West Maui Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held at Lahaina Civic Center Maui County residents, nonprofits, others sought to help update spots with poor, no internet Mayor Bissen traveling to D.C. to update federal partners, encourage continued disaster support County officials advise public about online Section 8 housing voucher scam Richard E. Mitchell appointed Director of new County Department of Housing Progress with restoration of Lahaina water, wastewater services and other important updates shared Unsafe Water Advisory lifted for portion of Lahaina Mayor Richard Bissen signs $1.263B Council-adopted budget into law 257-acre Pohakea property purchased for conservation, protection Maui Bus to be rerouted during Kamehameha parade this Saturday Real property wildfire long-term rental exemption application deadline extended to June 30 Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center social hall Hana metals and electronics recycling event set for June 21 and 22 County to hold virtual community meeting June 20 on Wai'ale Road extension Lahaina Town South Neighborhood Planning Workshop scheduled this Saturday Kapono'ai Molitau appointed Director of County Department of ?Oiwi Resources New Kula Ball Field parking lots to be closed for repairs June 12 and 13 Local organizations may apply for County Department of Ag grants Public hearing July 17 on County draft Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization seeking Executive Director Marcy Martin sworn in as County Acting Director of Finance Alternative Debris Removal Program standards approved; deadline to apply June 15 County Water Department launches Don't Waste a Drop conservation campaign Temporary groundwater monitoring wells to be installed at Temporary Debris Storage site in Olowalu Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center gymnasium County of Maui announces AA+ bond rating by Fitch Ratings County launches online version of Lahaina Recovery Neighborhood Planning Workshops Community invited to online County meeting June 13 on Hoaloha Park adaptation plan Kibou for Maui Project supports Maui delegation to study recovery, rebuilding in Japan County Real Property Assessment office on Molokai to be closed through June 13 County donates Fairways at Maui Lani lots to Na Hale O Maui for affordable housing War Memorial Complex tennis courts, pool closed Saturday, June 1, for Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fa Household Hazardous Waste collections set for Lanai, Molokai in June County webinar meeting for Lahaina homeowners impacted by wildfire to be held May 30 Work on Ukumehame stream protection project to begin Friday No Lahaina Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting on Wednesday, May 29 Three neighborhood planning workshops set for June Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to be held in Lahaina Civic Center social hall Hui Aloha Playground at Keopuolani Regional Park to be temporarily closed May 21 to May 24 Mayor Bissen secures Kula community center land for public use First building permit from County Recovery Permit Center issued to Lahaina couple County Department of Parks and Recreation now offers alerts for leagues, programs, activities Battling invasive species topic of County sustainability series Maui, Molokai and Lanai public meetings aim to gather input for draft wetlands overlay map County announces amended sewer service status for several areas of West Maui County liquor license renewal applications due June 17 Meeting Cancellation: Retraction of Press Release New restroom under construction at Haiku Park Landlords now required to file affidavit for lease termination exception RFP issued for After-Action Report of MEMA's coordination of Aug. 8 wildfire Survey for Lahaina Recovery Plan now available in Hawaiian, Ilocano, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan Maintenance, upgrades will briefly close parts of certain County parks in South, Central Maui Residents invited to offer feedback on draft South Maui Community Plan at May 14 meeting County Solid Waste billing office to close at 1:30 p.m. today; drop box available Wednesday Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting to feature update on Lahaina Aquatic Center Ti leaf lei making featured May 16 at Kaunoa Clubhouse in West Maui Kahului Community Center main parking lot gates to be closed for painting May 9 and 10 Maui Homeowner Assistance Fund Program accepting applications starting today, May 6 Volunteers, ti leaf donations sought for Memorial Day lei making County Parks Department announces Lihikai School Park improvements County real property tax sale of delinquent properties set for Tuesday, May 21 Mayor Bissen moves to repeal decades-old TVR rule to expand long-term housing inventory County files complaint seeking to hold cell carriers responsible for failure to report outages durin Kahului Fire Station, County Building to be lit red in remembrance of fallen firefighters Community invited to Spring Cleaning – Spring Sharing event May 9 and 10 County Parks Department to accept Fall 2024 Season Tri-Annual Applications Mayor Bissen’s weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting set for Wednesday New County Recovery Permit Center opened today in Kahului Wahikuli neighborhood planning workshop on May 4 Wildfire property owners opting for Alternative Debris Removal Program encouraged to sign up for onl Emergency work to impact remote Alelele Point roadway starting May 1 Hammerhead Metals Recycling to reopen Monday with new hours of operation Applicants sought for County Directors of Oiwi Resources, new Housing Department County Department of Liquor Control office to close for two hours on Wednesday, April 24 Weekly disaster recovery update meetings resume Wednesday in Lahaina County's new Recovery Permitting Center to open April 29 in Kahului County of Maui offers clarifications on details in Attorney General’s report on Lahaina fire report First Olowalu TDS report shows no environmental impacts; compliance with environmental regulations Hammerhead Metals Recycling facility in Puunene closed through April 22 County Solid Waste billing office to close at 1:30 p.m. today, reopens Friday Mayor Richard Bissen offers statement after state AG, FSRI report finding Ceremony, candlelight vigil to honor victims during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Appliance Recycling event to be held April 25-27 for residents in Lahaina Wildfire Disaster Area Testing for pool guard trainees to close Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool for half-day on Thursday, April Fire Chief Brad Ventura presents After-Action Report on Maui wildfires No Lahaina community update meeting this Wednesday, April 17 County neighborhood planning workshop Saturday for Kelawea Mauka residents Residents encouraged to provide feedback on draft Maui County wetlands map April 16 meeting for Lahaina homeowners impacted by wildfires West Maui Senior Fair set for April 27 at Lahaina Civic Center County Solid Waste billing office to close at 1:30 p.m. today, reopens Wednesday County of Maui response to Komar Maui Properties offer to donate 5 acres for Central Maui Landfill Temporary Debris Storage, Long-term Recovery Plan process updates at Wednesday meeting County Council approves DEM's request to proceed with Central Maui Landfill condemnation Hours extended for re-entry access into Lahaina Wildfire Disaster Area County's OED shares results of Maui Business Check survey White goods, metals and e-waste to be collected April 20 on Lana?i Bingo Blast to be featured at Kaunoa Clubhouse in West Maui on April 16 Residents asked to participate in survey on Lahaina Recovery Plan Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update meeting resumes Wednesday in Lahaina Kihei Aquatic Center to close Thursday for lifeguard training, MIL water polo Repairs will temporarily close part of South Kihei Road from April 6-8 Deadline extended to Friday, April 5 for Recycling Grants, Green Grants for Fiscal Year 2025 Brian Kohne named new County Film Commissioner County Department of Liquor Control to accept license renewal applications starting April 1 Mayor Richard Bissen’s FY25 Budget Proposal delivered to Councilmembers today Ana Lillis named County Deputy Planning Director April 9 is deadline to appeal 2024 Real Property Assessment Upcountry Aquatic Center Teaching Pool closed for structural damage assessment Multi-agency search and rescue exercise to be held Wednesday in South Maui Lahaina Community Meetings on hiatus for next two weeks due to spring break, holidays Recycling Grants and Green Grants for Fiscal Year 2025 being accepted County Office of Recovery shares updates on sewer line, drinking water inspections, deferred prop. Seniors invited to new Kaunoa Senior Services West Maui location for Bingo Blast County Office of Recovery announces interim housing projects for fire survivors County Office of Economic Development grant applications available for Fiscal Year 2025 County’s interim housing plan to be discussed at Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting i County Department of Water Supply fiscal division relocating to Wili Pa Loop in Wailuku County seeks owners of 21 unclaimed vehicles salvaged from Lahaina wildfire zone Temporary signals at Keawe-Kupuohi intersection in Lahaina to be installed Wednesday morning Mayor Richard T. Bissen, Jr. to present State of the County Address March 15 at Castle Theater Application process opens March 8 for Office of Economic Development grants Central Maui Landfill announced as location of Permanent Disposal Site for Lahaina wildfire ash and Kate Blystone confirmed as County of Maui Planning Director Permanent Disposal Site for Lahaina ash, debris on agenda for community update meeting Wednesday Hana metals recycling event set for March 8 and 9 Resident feedback on new Ola Lahaina page sought More than 2,700 participate in county surveys on possible PDS sites Alternative Fire Debris Removal workshop set for Saturday Maui County's Outstanding Older Americans 2024 nominations sought Mayor Bissen requests $401M from state for Lahaina rebuild, recovery County’s Lahaina Community Update Meetings resume on Wednesday, February 21 Portion of Lahaina removed from Unsafe Water Advisory Lahaina satellite DMVL office closed today, Feb. 16 Nominations open for County’s annual Volunteer Hero Celebration of Service Fire debris removed from 100th residential property in Lahaina Work underway on temporary traffic signals at intersection of Keawe and Kupuohi streets in Lahaina Disaster Recovery Community Update meetings conclude in Kula Remote roadway at Alelele Point to be closed Feb. 13 Residents gather in Lahaina to remember lost loved ones, share in prayer six months after the fire South Kihei Road reopens ahead of schedule County of Maui Solid Waste Division billing office to close at noon today, will reopen Monday Kihei, Wailea asked to conserve water for 24 hours due to water line break County of Maui Solid Waste Division billing office to close at noon today, will reopen Friday Community Talk Story sessions set for Maui County Food and Nutrition Security Plan New system for private property contractor access to Lahaina Wildfire Disaster zone Lahaina Disaster Recovery Community Update meetings canceled Wednesday, Feb. 7 & 14 Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial to arrive for setup at War Memorial Stadium Community invited to gather in fellowship and support six months after Lahaina fire Three Permanent Disposal Site locations under consideration; Flood damage forces closure for part of S. Kihei Road through February Mayor Bissen announces appointment of new Director of Public Affairs Presentation on Permanent Disposal Site on agenda for Disaster Recovery Community Update meeting Wed Remote roadway at Alelele Point limited to local passenger vehicles only New County of Maui UIPA portal launches successfully Fare-Free Transit Program begins March 1 County of Maui Solid Waste Division billing office to close at 1 p.m. today, will reopen Monday County of Maui Solid Waste Division billing office to close at noon today, will reopen Friday Management plan delayed for county-acquired north shore land Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool to close for half day on Thursday, Jan. 25 Portion of Lahaina removed from Unsafe Water Advisory Maui County surcharge and GET is 4.5% as of Jan. 1, 2024 Debris removal completed at first residential property in Lahaina Survey for local businesses affected by August wildfires County film commissioner retires, reflects on growth of Maui industry Flooding damage causes temporary South Maui road closures Some County parks, portions of roadways remain closed today after flooding Water conservation the focus of community meetings this month Kula Community Meeting canceled this evening due to weather County of Maui announces opening of first floor of the Wailuku Garage today Flooding forces rescues, road and park closures today on Maui Pukalani satellite DMVL office closed today, Jan. 16 Debris removal to begin in Lahaina: County of Maui, FEMA and USACE to Collaborate Mayor Bissen offers statement on passage of Bill 120 Council confirms Josiah Nish*ta to serve as Managing Director Free training to combat Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle infestations on Maui County of Maui Solid Waste Division billing office to close at noon today, will reopen Tuesday Mayor Bissen appoints new County of Maui Planning director County of Maui Solid Waste Division billing office to close at noon today, will reopen Friday County to hold ROE workshops for owners who lost properties in fires County officials assessing impacts of severe weather No damages following tornado warning issued for Moloka`i Phone line inoperable at Waiehu Golf Course $500M Maui Interim Housing Plan launched Mayor: Olowalu will not be final disposition site Hotel Circulator shuttles to cease on Tuesday, January 2 in West Maui Maui Bus Lahaina Villager and Retired Fire Battalion Chief Amos Lonokailua-Hewett selected as new Maui Emergency Management Agenc Mayor thanks Hawaii National Guard for five months of wildfire response County launches Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Working Group Annual deadline for real property tax exemptions Jan. 2, 2024 Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting System (MAPPS) to be unavailable Friday New county sites for Christmas tree recycling drop-offs County of Maui Solid Waste Division billing office closed today, will reopen Wednesday Disaster-related resources' holiday schedule announced County of Maui announces holiday schedule County launching online portal to improve UIPA process Night work at temporary debris containment site DWS lifts unsafe water advisory for area near Lahaina Gateway County of Maui completes re-opening of all 83 Lahaina Wildfire zones ahead of schedule Mayor Bissen announces talk story sessions with Lahaina and Kula residents directly impacted by the County of Maui Office of Economic Development Grant Workshop series slated in January Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing Offices Closed Today for Staff Training 12/07/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 9A, 9B, 11A, 12A a Mayor Bissen’s tax proposal passes first reading 12/05/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 8A and 8B Mayor Bissen’s Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings resume tonight County of Maui to use different video conferencing tools for public meetings Mayor Bissen announces retirement of Planning Director Kathleen Ross Aoki National Weather Service forecasts weakening of kona low on Friday; Pi?ilani Highway remains closed 11/30/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 10A, 10B, 10C and Heavy rain spurs flooding, road closures; W. Maui tools successful in mitigating debris County Wastewater Reclamation Division prepares for kona low weather system, asks for West Maui sewe Hana Metals and Electronics Recycling Event Dec. 8 and 9 Dec. 31 deadline for real property long-term rental exemption for 2024 assessment year NWS issues Special Weather Statement for Maui County; flood mitigation efforts deployed for unpredic Mayor Bissen announces effort to make short-term rentals available to residents displaced by fires 11/28/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 11B, 11D, 11E, 11F Public input key to new county management plan for 23 acres that includes Wawau Point County of Maui prepares ahead of kona low storm system Lahaina, Kula Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings canceled due to kona low forecast County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 11C and 12B 11/21/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zone 6D Portion of Lahaina removed from Unsafe Water Advisory area 11/20/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL & BUSINESS ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 5G, 7F Blessing of new Wailuku Garage today; facility set to open next month Kula Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting moves to Tuesdays 11/16/2023 Work to drain underground parking garage in Lahaina begins today 11/16/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 7B, 7C, 7D and 7E County of Maui awarded for ‘excellence in financial reporting’ Mandatory need for water conservation lifted for South Maui 11/14/23 – Managing Director Kekuhaupio Akana to retire; Deputy Director Josiah Nish*ta to be appo 11/14/23 – Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings to launch Upcountry 11/14/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 6B and 7A 11/13/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT Maui Business Bridge Grant Program launches today One of three re-entry vehicle pass locations briefly moves to MACC 11/09/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 8C and 9C DWS: Mandatory water conservation needed for South Maui Stage 2 Water Shortage for Upcountry goes into effect today 11/07/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 9E and 10E Impact your community by volunteering on Maui County boards and commissions Public advised to remain vigilant with Red Flag Warning, wind advisory in effect Disaster Recovery Community Update Meetings to launch in Lahaina this month Maui Bus will launch modified route Sunday for Lahaina Villager 11/02/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 6E and 9D Department of Water Supply will issue Stage 2 water shortage Nov. 8 due to drought Nov. 8 Maalaea meeting seeks Maui resident feedback on wetlands map creation Unsafe Water Advisory lifted for all areas of Upper Kula 10/31/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 9F and 9G 50th Maui County Senior Fair set Nov. 18 at Maui Mall Refrigerator and freezer collection service for Lahaina residents residing in fire-impacted areas County of Maui seeking contact with owners of electric vehicles in burned areas during Aug. 8 fires County partnership with Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement to expand Right-of-Entry services, Kokua for Maui - Shop & Show Aloha: A Collective Effort to Support Maui 10/26/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 9H, 9I and 9J 10/24/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 4A, 4B and 4C Mayor Richard Bissen announces next phases of West Maui re-opening on November 1 10/19/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 13A, 13B and 13C Community budget meeting set for November 14 for West Maui Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2025 10/17/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 14A AND 14B Hawaii Digital Equity Plan public comment session scheduled Friday on Maui Hawaii Digital Equity Plan public comment session scheduled Thursday on Moloka?i County of Maui identifying vehicles damaged or destroyed in wildfires Portion of Upper Kula removed from Unsafe Water Advisory area 10/13/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 5C, 9M, 16A, 17D 10/13– County of Maui Disaster Area ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT: Zone 6A/Mala Wharf 10/12/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 14C and 14D County of Maui proposing three billing categories for water customers affected by fires 10/10/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT for Zones 6C, 15A Use of soil stabilizer Soiltac® approved for properties impacted by August 8th fire in Lahaina Upper Kula Area UK-4 and Lahaina Area L-2 removed from Unsafe Water Advisory County of Maui releases series of video messages for the Maui community and its visitors Portions of Upper Kula and Lahaina removed from Unsafe Water Advisory 10/5/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT: Zones 3A, 3B & 3C 10/3/2023 – County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT Moloka`i Real Property Assessment office to close temporarily due to staffing shortage County facilities near stadium to be closed Saturday in preparation for sold out MIL football game County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE Announcement: Zones 2C, 2D, 2E Potable water available for the public’s use in Lahaina, Upper Kula 9/27 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE Mayor Richard Bissen announces a phased approach to re-opening West Maui to visitors 09/25 Residents in Zone 1C return to their Lahaina homes during first day of residential re-entry 9/25 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/24 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE Popular Launiupoko Beach Park reopens after county staff who lost homes work on project 9/21/23 – MEMA leader Darryl Oliveira shares updates on first residential re-entry, pass pickup Live broadcasts of community meetings scheduled 9/21 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE County of Maui Disaster Area RESIDENTIAL ZONE ANNOUNCEMENT Residential re-entry process to begin in disaster area 9/20 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE Mayor Richard Bissen announces creation of Lahaina Advisory Team, community informational meeting 09/19 County of Maui encourages local businesses to register for free listing on MauiNuiFirst.com County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing in Kahului to open Saturday, September 23, b Kahana Gateway Distribution Center: Stability and Hope for Maui Fire Victims County interim administrator of MEMA shares re-entry update Disaster Area Restrictions lifted for BUSINESS ZONES 5B, 5E 09/12 New appointment process for Maui residents submitting DNA for identification of fire victims 09/13 Sewer service inactive for many standing homes, businesses in fire-affected areas County of Maui Department of Agriculture hosting outreach event Tuesday 09/12 Notice: Amended Unsafe Water Advisory for Upper Kula 09/08 Mayor Richard Bissen shares video message on solemn day one month after wildfires started 09/07 Family Assistance Center Transitioning, Moving to Lahaina Civic Center Darryl Oliveira shares re-entry update and launch of county’s Maui Recovers website 09/06 County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing Lahaina satellite office re-opening 09/05 County of Maui restrictions lifted for Lahaina Gateway and Walgreens parcels in West Maui 09/05 County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing staff assisting with replacement ident 09/09 Unsafe Water Advisory reminder for Upper Kula 09/05 Solar shower bags available today for Upcountry residents in Unsafe Water Advisory areas Parks Planning Program information available to the public Hazardous material removal will set groundwork for Lahaina re-entry 9/19 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/18 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/17 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 09/16 Maui Wildfire Disaster Update 9/15 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/14 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/13 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/12 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/11 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/10 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/09 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/07 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/06 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/05 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/1 Updated FBI-validated list of names of individuals who remain unaccounted for 8/26/23 - MAUI COUNTY OFFICIALS REMIND THE PUBLIC TO SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS Darryl Oliveira hired as interim director of Maui Emergency Management Agency Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher accommodations available for families displaced by Lahaina & Kula Maui County warns of scams related to collection of DNA samples 8/29 County of Maui distributing more than 1,000 solar shower bags to Upcountry water stations; show 8/25/2023 -- County of Maui Kahului Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing to open Saturday, Augus County of Maui releases validated list of names of individuals who remain unaccounted for following Communities statewide to join in daylong vigil for healing for Maui on Friday, Sept. 1 9/03 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 8/23/2023 — U.S. EPA begins hazardous waste removal work in Kula 9/02 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 9/01 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 8/31 Mayor Richard Bissen shares a message to the people of Maui tonight on Akaku 8/31 MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 8/30 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 8/29 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 8/28 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 8/27 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 8/26 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update 8/25 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 8/24 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE 8-24 County of Maui files lawsuit against HECO for civil damages caused by recent Maui fires 8/23 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update 8/23/2023 -- Statement on use of heavy machinery during search and recovery process County of Maui distribution sites will be transitioning locations, times, days, focus County of Maui provides update on individuals still unaccounted for President Biden visits Lahaina, meets with wildfire survivors and first responders American Red Cross provides update on status of shelters for wildfire disaster survivors County of Maui coordinating assistance to pets and animals impacted by wildfires Maui County providing mobile waste, hygiene facilities to community resiliency hubs 8/22 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update 8/21 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update Unsafe Water Advisory for Lahaina water system expanded Advising Caution Near Burn Area Hazards and Usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Family Assistance Center moving to Kaanapali Disaster relief, lost document assistance available at federal resource fair Saturday, 8/19 Mayor Bissen available to media at 4 p.m. today in West Maui County of Maui prepares for potential storm impacts from post-tropical cyclone Fernanda 8/20 Maui County Wildfire Disaster Update 8/18 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:15 P.M. 8/17 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:15 P.M. Family Assistance Center open today for those seeking information about loved ones 8/19 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update as of 7 p.m. MEMA Administrator Submits Resignation Effective Immediately Mayor Bissen announces property taxes will be waived for improved properties destroyed by Maui Wildf Wastewater disposal for private pumping trucks available on west side Clarification of first confirmed identifications of Maui Wildfire Disaster victims 8/17 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update as of 10:20 AM 8/15 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update as of 8:30 pm County releases first confirmed identifications of Maui Wildfire Disaster victims Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing opening Lahaina Satellite Office Governor Green announces opening of road to Lahaina 8/15 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update as of 10 AM Family Assistance Center open for those seeking information about loved ones Maui Police Department suspends placard program for travel into West Maui Unsafe water advisory for Upper Kula and Lahaina areas includes new maps 19 homes destroyed so far in Upcountry/Kula wildfire Free shuttle for Central Maui shelters starts Sunday Unsafe water advisory issued for Upper Kula and Lahaina areas affected by wildfires Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires, Update No. 22 Pacific Disaster Center and the Federal Emergency Management Agency releases Fire Damage 8/14 County of Maui Wildfire Disaster Update as of 9:20 a.m. 8/14 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 10 P.M. Lahaina fires update, 9 p.m. 8/14 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:45 P.M. Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update, 3 p.m. 8/13 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRES UPDATE AS OF 3 P.M. Access to West Maui resumes at 12 noon today 67 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Update No. 21, 2 p.m. Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Update No. 20, 2:05 a.m. Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Fires Update No. 18, 2:45 a.m. Lahaina fire reported 80 percent contained, progress reported in firefighting effort Residents and visitors in West Maui impacted by fire to be transported to Kahului Airport or shelter Two additional shelters opened in Central Maui Mayor Bissen offers a public message in light of recent tragedies 55 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire 53 fatalities confirmed amid active Lahaina fire As Lahaina firefighting continues, 36 total fatalities have been discovered Donations for Maui residents affected by fires being accepted online West Maui visitors advised to leave Lahaina and Maui; airlines reporting open flights Search and rescue team bolsters efforts in Lahaina Six fatalities discovered today amid active Lahaina fire Firefighting effort continuing in West Maui, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui Bus & Human Service Transportation services suspension Lahaina and Upcountry Maui Fires Combined Update No. 3, 12:40 p.m. 911 service in West Maui is not available. Mayor Bissen issues emergency proclamation in response to fires Multiple evacuations in place for Lahaina and Upcountry Maui fires Fire Department calling for immediate evacuation of Kulalani Drive and Circle subdivision Fire Department advising immediate proactive evacuation of residents of Pi`iholo and Olinda roads Public is reminded to exercise caution due to downed power lines and trees Fire crews remain on scene of Kula brush fire; area burned estimated at 675 acres Brush fire in Kula causes evacuation of residents early this morning County purchases David K. Trask Jr. building for $3.8M Roadway along rural Alelele Point reopened Tuesday New County of Maui hotline for missed trash pickups launched County of Maui awarded $25 million federal grant to help fund Kihei North-South Collector Road Olowalu brush fire 80 percent contained, fire crews continue work to secure perimeter Maui County wetlands map will help mitigate flooding, protect environment Kealaloa Avenue to be closed from Hanamu Road to Haleakala Highway for road repairs March 14 to 17 Mayor Richard Bissen launches Holomua Kakou; Moloka'i Community Talk Story first scheduled Road closures on Vineyard Street and Church Street in Wailuku to begin Tuesday, March 7 for paving County of Maui soliciting grant applications for new Green Grants Program Waiehu Municipal Golf Course to begin pilot online reservations program, March 15 Work on traffic signal to be done Tuesday at intersection of Wakea Avenue and Ho'ohana Street Kulanihako'i Street to be closed at Pi'ilani Highway for Construction Hana Metals Collection and Recycling Event set for March 17 and 18 Mayor Bissen Issues Statement on Incident Involving Grounded Private Yacht at Honolua Bay County of Maui issues emergency permit to address vessel grounded on reef at Honolua Bay Mayor Richard Bissen, Jr. Honors Engineers With Proclamation Public Urged to Prepare for Storm, Department of Water Supply Requests Water Conservation Public Advised to Monitor Weather Conditions in Light of Flash Flood Watch Water service to be affected overnight Wednesday, Feb.15 for part of Kehalani at Koa subdivision Kaunoa Senior Services Announces Virtual Classes in March County of Maui Department of Motor Vehicles and Licensing Kihei Satellite Office To Temporarily Open Fire Chief Brad Ventura & Mayor Bissen offer statements on the passing of Tre' Evans-Dumaran It is with a heavy heart that we offer news of firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran Mayor Richard Bissen, Jr. visits site of diesel fuel spill at Haleakala County of Maui Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting County of Maui assesses athletic fields, parks after flooding County of Maui Provides Update on Status of Firefighter Injured in Storm Drain Multiple Closures, Public Works Clearing Roadways, Residents & Visitors Advised to Exercise Caution Lahaina Bypass is completely open Emergency shelter on Molokai scheduled to close Emergency shelter opens on Molokai, Maui County under flood watch Flash flood warning updates: road closures, park closures and facility closures NWS extends flash flood warning for the Island of Maui until 7 p.m. NWS issues flash flood warning for the Island of Maui until 4 p.m. Fourth Friday in Kihei Canceled Due to Weather County of Maui hosts Chinese New Year Lion Dance on Friday at Kalana O Maui County Building County of Maui Issues Statement on Incident at Kalana O Maui This Morning Kaunoa Senior Services announces February virtual classes for seniors Ho'okipa Beach Park and Baldwin Beach Park closed due to high surf Kaunoa Senior Services seeking volunteers for Meals on Wheels program Work on County of Maui's water system to affect water service for some Pukalani customers County of Maui ocean safety officers make two rescues as NWS extends high surf warning County of Maui reopens beach parks; Ocean Safety Officers conduct multiple rescues Kuau Bay Beach Park closed today, Baldwin Beach Park and Ho`okipa Beach Park remain closed Baldwin Beach Park and Ho'okipa Beach Park to close Wednesday NWS is forecasting that an extra-large north-northwest swell will impact the state starting Tuesday