The County of Maui Department of Water Supply received $1.1 million in FEMA reimbursement for emergency protective measures taken following the 2023 wildfires. The funds are part of a broader $8.2 million FEMA disaster assistance package covering Hawaii and other jurisdictions.
- FEMA reimbursed Maui County’s Department of Water Supply $1.1 million for emergency protective measures tied to the Hawaii wildfires.
- The Maui reimbursement is part of a $1.3 million Public Assistance award shared between Hawaii and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
- An additional $6.8 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds was awarded separately, including $4.6 million for a Honolulu hospital backup power system.
- Public Assistance funds can cover infrastructure repairs, public building restoration, road repairs, and public health and safety costs incurred after a disaster.
Source: Maui Now
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