Maui County Seeks Federal Reimbursement for Kona Low Storm Damage
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What happened
Estimated damage from the Kona Low storms has reached roughly $100 million for Maui County. The county must pay for repairs upfront before seeking reimbursement from the federal government, which is Federal Emergency Management Agency. Typically, the federal government reimburses 75% of costs, while the county covers the remaining 25%.
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Why it matters
The process involves extensive applications, reviews, and reporting to secure the necessary federal funding. The county must navigate this process to secure the necessary capital for recovery projects.
Congress established a program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on June 1, 2026.
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Who's involved
- Federal Emergency Management AgencyUnited States disaster response agency that processes applications for federal aid.
- Maui CountyCounty seeking federal funding to recover from storm damage.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Longboat Key is seeking stalled federal reimbursement for hurricane damages.Sub-event
- Surry County and Mount Airy are seeking FEMA funding for flood damages.Sub-event
- State seeks federal reimbursement for highway repairs on a stretch between Skykomish and Leavenworth in the Cascades.Sub-event
County seeks federal reimbursement for storm damage under FEMA program.1 source
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The entities involved
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security