Residents and businesses impacted by the March 2026 Kona Low storms are invited to attend an Assistance Kōkua Pop-Up on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Mitchell Pauʻole Community Center.

This event provides Moloka‘i residents with direct access to recovery support, including the opportunity to speak one-on-one with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) about the federal agencies’ assistance programs. Case managers and Molokaʻi Cares volunteers will also be present to provide assistance.

Attendees can ask questions, receive guidance, and apply on-site for FEMA Individual Assistance (IA). A representative from SBA will also be available to provide information and guidance on disaster loan programs.

Upcoming Application Deadlines:

May 14, 2026 – Deadline to apply for Serious Needs Assistance

June 14, 2026 – Final deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
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What to Expect:

• One-on-one support with FEMA staff and case managers
• Help completing FEMA applications on-site
• Information and guidance on SBA disaster loans
• Support from Molokaʻi-based volunteers

Before You Go:

Attendees are asked to bring a government-issued ID and proof of occupancy. If you plan to apply for FEMA IA on-site, please be prepared for an appointment that may take 45 minutes to 1 hour. Bringing the following will help streamline your application:

What to Bring (if applying on-site):

• Government-issued photo ID
• Social Security Number
• Address of the damaged property
• Description of damage and losses, with photos if available
• Names of all household members at the time of the disaster
• Household income information
• Insurance information and claim status (if applicable)
• Banking information for direct deposit (if available)
• Documents to verify occupancy or ownership (utility bill, lease, deed, etc.)

Residents are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure access to available assistance.

For more information about disaster recovery resources, visit MauiRecovers.org