Maui wildfire survivors will get an additional year of housing help from FEMA
LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Survivors of last year's deadly wildfire that decimated a historic Maui town will receive an additional year of housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Housing has been a major challenge in recovering from the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire that killed at least 102 people and displaced 12,000.
FEMA approves extension of temporary housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors
Maui wildfire survivors are getting an extra year of temporary housing assistance. FEMA approved Monday the state’s request to extend the Individuals and Households Programs, which provides funds and resources to place individuals and families in homes and rentals.
Temporary housing aid for Maui fire survivors is extended for a year
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Thursday, at the request of the state, approved a one-year extension of the Individuals and Households Program for survivors of the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires.
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FEMA approves state request to extend temporary housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors through February 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially approved a one-year extension of the Individuals and Households Programs (IHP) for the state of Hawai‘i, providing crucial support to survivors of the devastating Maui wildfires.
Maui Wildfire Survivors Will Get Extra Year Of FEMA Housing Help
Survivors of last year’s deadly wildfire that decimated much of Lahaina will receive an additional year of housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Housing has been a major challenge in recovering from the Aug.
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