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.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind itHow it developed
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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
Related events
- Lincoln County is facing a crisis as storm damage overwhelms local capacity and budget, necessitating potential federal intervention.
- Cass County reports storm damage figures to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Flood damage is currently being assessed in affected counties in West Virginia.
- Flooding caused infrastructure damage in Kanawha County, requiring assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- A state requested federal aid for storm recovery on September 15th.