August 2023 Wildfires Resource Page
Information updated: August 17, 2023
Business Recovery Center in Kihei
- Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Maui Research Technology Center,
Building #A, Suite 119 Conference Room
The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a Business Recover Center in Kihei at the Maui Research and Technology Center to help Maui businesses that have been impacted by last week’s devastating wildfires.
The center provides a one-stop location for businesses to access a variety of specialized help. SBA customer service representatives will be available to meet individually with each business owner.
All services are free of charge and no appointment is necessary. The center will be open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For business owners who are unable to visit the business recovery center, they may apply online using SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/.
Hawai‘i SBDC Disaster Recovery Guide for Business
The Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center offers this step-by-step guide for businesses:
- Download here: Disaster Recovery Guide for Businesses (Word Doc)
- Download here: Hawaii Disaster Recovery Guide_2023_worksheets (Word Doc)
Maui Wildfire Disaster Assistance
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4724
When you apply for assistance, FEMA will check to make sure you meet certain requirements. FEMA must ensure all applicants for FEMA assistance meet certain eligibility requirements prior to giving assistance. Learn more about what the law requires FEMA to do.
While not all disaster survivors’ path to recovery is the same, this interactive tool steps you through the typical processes and requirements to follow that can help get you the support you need after experiencing a disaster. Get Started on the Road to Recovery
SBA Disaster Loans
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Hawaii businesses and residents. Download press release details here.
Fire Relief Donations
- The Hawai‘i Community Foundation “Maui Strong Fund.” Make donations at https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong.
- FOR JAPAN: individual donations can be done through the PayPal link on this page.
- The Hawai‘i Red Cross, is assisting with shelters for those displaced by the fires. Make donations at https://www.redcross.org/local/hawaii.html.
Comprehensive wildfire response and recovery efforts
- The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) has compiled this full list of resource links at https://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/august-2023-wildfires/