Community Relief and Recovery Resources by Island
Kona Low Flood Relief
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Kona Low Blurb
Kona low storms have brought devastating flooding across our islands, destroying homes, displacing families, and leaving thousands without power. Below are local resources organized by island for anyone who needs help or wants to contribute to relief efforts.
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA)
HIEMA is the central coordination point for all statewide emergency updates, shelter locations, evacuation zones, official proclamations, and public damage reporting. Governor Green has issued multiple emergency proclamations. A disaster relief period is in effect through April 13, 2026.
Statewide updates: dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/march-2026-kona-low
Public damage reporting: Each county has released online forms for residents to self-report damages (see island sections below).
Donate: HIEMA recommends financial donations to the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, and Stronger Hawai02BBi Fund.
Emergency alerts: Local emergency alerts are issued by each of Hawai02BBi2019s four counties. Sign up for free text message or email notifications with the latest updates on natural disasters and civic emergencies.
Flash flooding info: Visit HIEMA for information on flash flooding, including personal preparation and technological tools.
Kamaaina evacuee hotel rates: Several hotels statewide are offering discounted rates starting at $99/night for evacuees (resort fees waived). See the HIEMA website for the full list.
Oʻahu
Report Damage & Hazards
City & County of Honolulu — Damage Self-Report Form
Oʻahu residents can self-report storm damage to their homes using an online form released by the City’s Department of Emergency Management.
dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/march-2026-kona-low
Public Damage & Hazard Reporter
Report storm damage and hazards in public spaces on Oʻahu, including debris on roads, downed utility lines, and other safety concerns.
survey123.arcgis.com/share/060659e0fd7344d59ccb2056dcbe53f9
Donate & Volunteer
Kākoʻo Oʻahu: Emergency Relief for Oʻahu Flooding (Hawaiian Council)
Emergency relief fund specifically for Oʻahu flooding. Hawaiian Council is matching every dollar donated up to $100,000. A 501(c)(3) public charity.
givebutter.com/support-the-north-shore-community-4jobpv
The Salvation Army — Oʻahu
Conducting disaster relief operations across Oʻahu and statewide.
LāHui Foundation
Mobilizing cleanup crews on Oʻahu and coordinating distribution of donated items to affected families.
https://www.lahuifoundation.org
Food Assistance
Hawaiʻi Food Bank
Serving hungry families across Oʻahu, including those affected by the Kona low storms.
Power Outages
Hawaiian Electric — Oʻahu
Trouble Line: 1-855-304-1212
Maui
Emergency & Shelters
Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Evacuation warnings are active for parts of ʻĪao Valley and Kīhei. Check whether your address is in an evacuation zone and find shelter information.
Report Damage
MEMA Damage Self-Report Form
Residents and businesses can submit damage reports for debris clearance, residential damage, commercial/industrial damage, or public facility damage. Reports help the County demonstrate the extent of storm damage for state or federal assistance.
crisistrack.juvare.com/public/mauiHI/request.html
Donate & Volunteer
Maui United Way
Collecting donations to support Maui residents affected by flooding and storm damage.
Maui Rapid Response
Distributing tarps, flashlights, first-aid kits, bottled water, and other supplies to vulnerable populations across Maui.
Food Assistance
Maui Food Bank
Delivering food to Hana and areas of Maui County that have been hit hardest by the flooding.
Power Outages
Hawaiian Electric — Maui County
Trouble Line: 1-855-304-1212
Hawaiʻi Island
Emergency Info
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense
Mayor Alameda declared a local state of emergency on March 12. Find updates on road closures, shelter information, and recovery operations.
hawaiicounty.gov/departments/civil-defense
Report Damage & Request Assistance
Hawaiʻi County Damage Reports
Residents and businesses are encouraged to report storm damage to help the County identify priorities and focus resources for state or federal disaster assistance. Agricultural damage can be reported by contacting the USDA Farm Service Agency at (808) 933-8334.
Bit.ly/CDDisasterRecovery | Civil Defense: (808) 935-0031
Vibrant Hawaiʻi — Request for Assistance Form
In partnership with the County of Hawaiʻi, Vibrant Hawaiʻi has launched a request-for-assistance form to help residents report storm-related needs and connect with available support.
Device Charging & Water Access
Device Charging Stations
For residents without power, the County Department of Parks and Recreation has established charging stations at: AJ Watt Gym at Mountain View Park (8 a.m.–4 p.m.), Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility (10 a.m.–4 p.m.), Herbert Shipman Park pavilion (8 a.m.–4 p.m.), and Sgt. Rodney J.T. Yano Memorial Hall (8 a.m.–4 p.m.).
County Water Spigots
Residents who have lost power and need water for household use can access County water spigots at locations across the island.
View locations: arcgis.com (search “Hawaiʻi County water spigots”)
Donate & Volunteer
Vibrant Hawaiʻi — Aloha in Action
Resilience hubs across the island are providing shelter support, chainsaw crews for debris clearing, food distribution, and assistance for kūpuna and families.
Farmers & Rural Aid
Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United — Flood Response Fund
Supporting farmers and rural communities hit by severe flooding. Agriculture across the islands has been heavily impacted.
Power Outages
Hawaiian Electric — Hawaiʻi Island
Trouble Line: 1-855-304-1212
Kauaʻi
Emergency Info
Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA)
Central hub for Kauaʻi County emergency updates, road closures, and weather conditions. Sign up for the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) at kauai.gov/KEMA.
kauai.gov/kema | (808) 241-1800 | KEMA@kauai.gov
Report Damage & Hazards
Report Residential Property Damage
Kauaʻi residents can report damage to their homes. Completing a damage report does not constitute an application for assistance, but KEMA may share information with nonprofit partners if assistance becomes available. For help with the form, call KEMA or email KEMA@kauai.gov.
kauai.gov/kema | (808) 241-1800
Donate & Volunteer
Mālama Kauaʻi — Flood Relief Hub
Mālama Kauaʻi is coordinating flood relief across the island, including volunteer opportunities, temporary housing sign-ups, transportation coordination, and connecting flood victims with available support. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Kauaʻi for over 12 years.
malamakauai.org/kauai-flood-relief
The Salvation Army — Kauaʻi
Providing food distribution, cleanup supplies, and emergency disaster services on the Garden Isle. Locations in Līhuʻe and Hanapēpē.
Līhuʻe: (808) 245-2571 | Hanapēpē: (808) 335-0307
Kauaʻi United Way
Supports a broad network of social service organizations on Kauaʻi. Donations help fund agencies providing direct community assistance.
Statewide Resources
Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund (Hawaiʻi Community Foundation)
Statewide disaster relief and recovery fund. Recommended by the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for financial donations.
hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/stronger-hawaii-donate
Aloha United Way — Community Relief Fund
AUW has activated its Community Relief Fund to support disaster response and recovery. Funds provide assistance and referrals for impacted individuals and families, support for frontline nonprofit organizations, and costs associated with response and recovery efforts.
Donate: ignite.charity/j3j | Call or text: 211
American Red Cross — Hawaiʻi
Staffed 11 shelters during the first storm, served 1,100+ meals, and is now conducting damage assessments and recovery support across all islands. Urgently recruiting new volunteers.
1-800-RED-CROSS 1-800-733-2767 | redcross.org/gethelp
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency
Central hub for statewide emergency updates, shelter locations, evacuation zones, and official proclamations. A disaster relief period is in effect through April 13.