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Part of Congress established a program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on June 1, 2026.

How is Maui County seeking federal reimbursement for the extensive storm damage?

Maui County faces $2.47 billion recovery cost after Kona Low storms Maui County is seeking federal reimbursement for the Kona Low storm damage, which has been estimated at nearly $100 million for the specific Kona Low events alone. The county must fund all repairs upfront and then apply for federal aid, which typically covers 75% of the costs while the county bears the remaining 25%. The county has been designated as FEMA Disaster 4909 and is currently navigating an extensive application, review, and reporting process to secure the necessary funds.

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  • Estimated damage from the Kona Low storms reached roughly $100 million.mauinow.com
  • Total infrastructure and recovery needs are estimated at $2.47 billion.mauinow.com
  • The county is designated as FEMA Disaster 4909.mauinow.com
  • Typically, the federal government reimburses 75% of costs while the county pays for the remaining 25%.mauinow.com

Why it matters

The financial viability of the county's recovery hinges on the successful navigation of the federal aid process. The county must secure the necessary funds to address widespread damage across 92 county-owned infrastructure sites, including the Central Maui Landfill and various sites in Molokaʻi.

Securing this aid is complicated by the fact that the county must pay for repairs upfront. Furthermore, the process of federal reimbursement has historically taken seven or more years, although the county is currently working to compress this timeline to as little as a year, though no more than two or three years.

What we don't know yet

  • How much of the $100 million Kona Low damage was factored into the $1.6 billion fiscal year budget?
  • What is the status of the application for the US Department of Agriculture Emergency Watershed Protection Program grant of more than $20 million?

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The county successfully secures the full federal aid packageThe financial burden on the county will be significantly reduced, allowing for accelerated recovery projects.
The federal government rejects the application for the needed fundsThe county will be solely responsible for the full cost of repairs, potentially leading to severe financial strain.

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