FEMA continues to work closely in Hawaii with state, county and federal partners to aid active response efforts and to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.
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FEMA is working closely with state, county and federal partners to aid active response efforts and to help survivors in Maui jumpstart their recovery.
More than 190 search and rescue team members, and over 380 FEMA employees are deployed to assist Hawaii residents in their greatest time of need, including 100 Disaster Survivor Assistance staff on Maui to help survivors register for assistance and identify and report any critical needs.
As response efforts continue, FEMA is sending additional personnel to Hawaii to support wildfire recovery efforts. Personnel on the ground are working with state, local and private entities to develop a temporary shelter and housing solutions.
This afternoon, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell participated in a White House media brief to provide an update on the federal response to wildfires in Hawaii. She announced that FEMA is now offering two programs to provide immediate resources to wildfire survivors.
WASHINGTON -- As federal, state and county emergency responders increase their presence in Hawaii, they join forces with non-profit partners to begin addressing the immediate needs of survivors affected by the devastating wildfires.
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