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FEMA Aid

FEMA Assistance

Those who suffered losses from the Kona Low storms and were unable to apply before the June 14 deadline may still request consideration for submitting a late application by calling the FEMA help line or meeting with staff in-person to explain your situation.

Apply for FEMA Assistance

Call: (800) 621-3362

In-Person FEMA Assistance:

Old Waialua Courthouse (66-207 Kamehameha Highway, Haleʻiwa, HI 96712)

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. through JULY 15

Note: Old Waialua Courthouse location will be closed on July 4

Hau’ula Civic Center (54-010 Kukuna Rd, Hauula, HI 96717)

Hours: Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. until JULY 9
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Low Interest Disaster Loans

U.S. Small Business Administration support for homeowners, renters, and businesses.

SBA Low Interest Loans

SBA offers low, fixed-interest rate loans with long repayment terms with no interest or payments for 12 months past the date of the initial loan disbursement.

Loans to Homeowners and Renters: Use loans to repairs or replace primary residence and personal property.

Loans for businesses: Repair or replace disaster-damaged property, equipment, and inventory

SBA is still accepting late applications.

Apply for SBA Assistance

Call: (800) 659-2955

Apply at lending.sba.gov

In-person assistance options:

For all SBA Programs:

The SBA has a representative at the locations listed in the FEMA section above and:

Waialua United Church of Christ (67-174 Farrington Highway, Haleʻiwa, HI 96791)

Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm Monday through Friday

For business-specific disaster loan programs:

Location: Hawaii Small Business Development Center - Oahu

677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 612 Honolulu, HI

Email: info@hisbdc.org

Phone: (808) 945-1430

Website: https://hisbdc.org
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Resources for Farmers

‍USDA Programs:

Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)- all agricultural producers- cost share for producers to clean up debris, replace fences, replace irrigation, and other conservation structures. ‍Deadline: July 31, 2026

‍Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP)- honeybee- pays for hive and colony loss; aquaculture- fish and feed loss; livestock- feed loss and purchase of additional feed Deadline: March 1, 2027

Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)- livestock death loss paid per head. USDA FSA Crop Insurance for Producers who have coverage Deadline: March 1, 2027

Emergency Forestry Restoration Program (EFRP)- For eligible foresters- cost share to remove debris and replant forest trees ‍

Deadline: July 31, 2026

  1. Contact the USDA Farm Service Agency directly at one of its local FSA county offices

  2. Fill out the application form FSA-0801

Eligible applicants include farmers and ranchers who have suffered damage to their farmland due to natural disasters. The damage must significantly impair the land’s agricultural productivity or pose a threat to land or water resources.

Additional Assistance:

There is also assistance available through our partners at Agricultural Stewardship Hawaiʻi. They provide helpful steps to assist you in securing relief funding: https://agstewardshiphawaii.org/

Free Testing for Flood-affected Farmers

The Agricultural Diagnostic Service Center (ADSC) has officially reopened, and CTAHR is more committed than ever to supporting Hawaiʻi’s farmers.  To help flood-affected farmers recover, we are offering FREE soil and plant testing through July 21, 2026.

If your farm was impacted by the March and April flooding, you can submit up to three free samples for each of these testing services: 

  • Soil nutrient: To determine if essential minerals were leached.

  • Plant Tissue nutrient: To learn about the current nutrients and health of surviving crops.

  • Plant disease: To identify plant pathogens/outbreaks that may impact crops following flooding.

  • Insect identification: To monitor for shifts in pest populations following the storms.

Farmers simply need to confirm that their operations were affected by the recent floods when ordering services.

Link: https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/adsc/Services

Get Help

Resources for residents who have been impacted by flooding and need assistance with shelter, food, and more.

  • Call or text 1-800-985-5990.

    The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

    Counseling Services

    The helpline puts people in need of counseling on the path to recovery. When you call or text, crisis counselors listen to what’s on your mind with patience and without judgment. DDH is staffed by trained counselors from a network of crisis call centers located across the United States, who provide: 

    • Crisis counseling for people in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster

    • Information on how to recognize distress and its effects on individuals and families

    • Referrals to local crisis call centers for additional follow-up care and support

    • Healthy coping tips

    There is no need to give any identifying information when you contact DDH. The counselor may ask you for some basic information at the end of the call, but these questions are optional and intended to help SAMHSA keep track of the types of calls it receives.

  • Phone: (808) 836-3600
    Website:https://hawaiifoodbank.org/get-help/emergency-assistance-resources/
    Resources available:  Emergency food distributions

  • Phone: (800) 733-2797
    Website: http://www.redcross.org
    Resources available:
         -Emergency shelter
         -Cleaning kits
         -Mental health and spiritual care

  • Phone: (808) 239-5777

    Website: instagram.com/key_project
    Resources available:
         -Food distribution
         -Cleanup assistance
         -Cleaning supplies

  • Phone: 211 (dial to be connected directly to Aloha United Way resources)
    Website:http://www.auw211.org
    Resources available:

    • Food distribution

    • Rental assistance

    • Clean up and muck out assistance

    • Emergency shelter

  • Website: https://kukulu.switchboardhq.com/
    Resources available:
         -Links to resources
         -Assistance event schedules
         -Opportunities to volunteer

  • Residents impacted by flooding and severe weather who have been separated from their pets should visit the Hawaiian Humane Society’s Lost and Found Pet website and search for Pets In Community Care or Pets at Hawaiian Humane.

    Pet owners should file a Lost and Found report and include a clear photo of their pet, along with any microchip number, if applicable. 

    If a pet is found and has a microchip, call Hawaiian Humane Dispatch at (808) 356-2250 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

  • Helping Hands Hawaii is currently accepting donations (essential household and personal care items, furniture, and appliances).

    Donation drop off site for Oahu at:

    Volunteer Opportunities 

    Resources Available

    • Distribution of Material Assistance

    • Rental and Utility Assistance

    • SNAP Outreach

    Contact:

Temporary Housing Assistance for Displaced Residents

The City and County of Honolulu is supporting efforts by the State of Hawaiʻi to provide temporary housing options for residents whose homes were left uninhabitable following the recent Kona Low storms.

The back-to-back storms caused significant damage in several communities, leaving some households unable to safely return to their homes. Temporary housing is being coordinated to ensure families have a safe place to stay while cleanup and repairs are underway.

FEMA Rental Assistance

If you were eligible for FEMA displacement assistance and your home is unsafe to live in, you can still request rental assistance by simply calling FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.

State Temporary Sheltering

Who Qualifies

  • You were displaced from your primary residence as a result of the Kona Low storms

  • You are ineligible for FEMA assistance

  • You are in need of immediate shelter

  • You can provide documentation showing you are a renter or homeowner

How to Request Housing Assistance

  • Call Aloha United Way by dialing 211

  • Visit ready.hawaii.gov to register for assistance

Residents will be referred to the appropriate housing resource based on their situation and eligibility.

Give Help

Where to Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering, consider reaching out to established service providers with strong community networks, such as:

We know many people want to help, but not all assistance sites have the capacity to sort physical items—and too often, unneeded goods end up going to waste. Financial contributions are usually the most effective form of support, but here are a few meaningful ways you can help:

Financial Donations

Financial donations to trusted non-profit partners are the most effective way to support relief efforts, as they allow organizations to quickly respond to specific and changing needs.