GUIDE TO FEMA’S OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/guide-femas-other-needs-assistance] 

Release Date: 
Nov 15, 2023 

FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program offers financial support for
essential disaster-related needs. For survivors of the Aug. 8
wildfires on Maui, the program covers personal and household items. 

If you had damage or losses from the wildfires and have been unable to
receive monetary resources from insurance or voluntary agencies, this
program may provide the support you need. 

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE

Does not require an SBA application:

	* MOVING AND STORAGE: If you are displaced and need to move and store
personal belongings, FEMA can help with reimbursement that may cover
fuel, packing materials, rental fees for moving trucks, and storage
unit expenses. 
	* MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXPENSES: You can receive financial support for
expenses arising from injuries, illnesses or losses linked to the
disaster. This includes replacement of prescribed medication, dental
equipment and costs related to service animal injuries or loss.
	* CHILDCARE EXPENSES: FEMA may provide childcare coverage for up to
eight weeks. This includes both registration fees and fees for
necessary medical paperwork.
	* DISABILITIES OR ACCESS AND FUNCTIONAL NEEDS: FEMA offers financial
assistance for accessibility that includes support for ramps, railings
and other modifications to ensure your residence is accessible. 
	* FUNERAL EXPENSES: FEMA can help with unexpected expenses not
covered by insurance that are associated with the passing of an
immediate family member. That includes assistance for funeral, burial
or reburial costs.
	* MISCELLANEOUS: If your needs do not fall under the standard
categories, FEMA may still be able to assist. Post-disaster purchases
such as chainsaws, dehumidifiers, smoke detectors, generators and
carbon monoxide detectors may be eligible for reimbursement.

Does require an SBA application: 

	* Depending on the type of assistance you’re seeking, filling out
an application for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business
Administration might be a necessary step. 
	* It does not mean you have to accept a loan offer, if approved.
However, by submitting the application to SBA, you will unlock other
FEMA assistance.
	* PERSONAL PROPERTY ASSISTANCE: If there is a need to replace
personal items such as clothing, household goods or school books, FEMA
may be able to reimburse these expenses.
	* TRANSPORTATION: If your primary vehicle was damaged in the
wildfires, FEMA can help with repairing or replacing your vehicle.

TO APPLY OR CONTACT FEMA  

	* To apply for FEMA disaster assistance,
visit DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://urldefense.us/v3/__http:/www.DisasterAssistance.gov__;!!BClRuOV5cvtbuNI!V9qeEBYrSNZdnN1w1BSQaAnDtEznFBy6nbCyjLlwEVgoobGfHobimOjzCseDAmd-rAAVxALAdw$];
use the FEMA mobile app
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-app-text-messages] or
call the DISASTER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE AT 800-621-3362. If you use a
relay service such as Video Relay Service, captioned telephone service
or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.
Helpline operators are available from 1 A.M. TO 8 P.M., SEVEN DAYS A
WEEK, and they speak many languages. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for
an interpreter who speaks your language. 
	* For an American Sign Language video on how to apply, go
to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI&list=PL720Kw_OojlKOhtKG7HM_0n_kEawus6FC&index=6 
	* You may also visit any Disaster Recovery Center for updates about
your FEMA application or answers to questions. Find a center here: DRC
Locator (fema.gov) [https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator].

TO APPLY OR CONTACT SBA

	* Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance
information, and download SBA applications
at https://www.sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires. Applicants may also call
SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or
email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information. 
	* For people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or have a speech
disability, dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.
Completed applications should be mailed TO U.S. SMALL BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION, PROCESSING AND DISBURSEMENT CENTER, 14925 KINGSPORT
ROAD, FORT WORTH, TX 76155.

For the latest information on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts,
visit mauicounty.gov [https://www.mauicounty.gov/], mauirecovers.org
[https://www.mauirecovers.org/] and fema.gov/disaster/4724.
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4724] Follow FEMA on social
media: @FEMARegion9 [https://twitter.com/femaregion9]
and facebook.com/fema [http://www.facebook.com/fema].