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How you can get help and how you can help others.

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FEMA Aid

FEMA Assistance

Individuals and families who sustained losses that are not covered by insurance should apply for FEMA aid. Assistance can include funds for immediate needs (food, water, medicine), rental assistance, essential home repairs to make homes habitable, and reimbursement for expenses like childcare, transportation, and medical costs.

Deadline: June 14, 2026

Apply for FEMA Assistance

Call: (800) 621-3362

Apply at disasterassistance.gov
Apply at disasterassistance.gov

In-Person FEMA Assistance:

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

Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday through Friday; 10:00am -2:00pm Saturday

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

Hours: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Mondays

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Dining Room (86-260 Farrington Hwy, Waianae, HI 96792)

Hours: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays (May 14 and 28 will close at 4:00pm)

Key Project (47-200 Waihee Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744)

Hours: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesdays

Courtyard by Marriott (55-400 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762)

Hours: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Fridays
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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

Deadline: June 14, 2026

Apply for SBA Assistance

Call: (800) 659-2955

Apply at lending.sba.gov
Apply at lending.sba.gov

In-person assistance options:

For all SBA Programs:

The SBA has a representative at the Waialua Recovery Center.

Location: Old Waialua Courthouse

66 207 Kamehameha Highway, Haleʻiwa, HI 96712

Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Daily

Phone: (808) 460-8698

Website: https://www.kakoomai.org/waialua

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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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.

Who Qualifies

Temporary housing assistance is intended for residents:

  • Whose primary residence is unsafe or uninhabitable due to storm damage

  • Who need short-term housing while cleanup and repairs are completed

How to Request Housing Assistance

Residents who need temporary housing assistance should:

  • 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.

Residents who need housing assistance are also encouraged to apply for FEMA aid for housing and repair/replacement of personal property. See the link above for more information.

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.

Direct link to Temporary Housing Availability Form
Direct link to Temporary Housing Availability Form