Maui Remembers: West Maui to close Aug. 8 in observation of one-year mark since wildfires

The Maui News

In observance of the one-year mark since the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires, the Office of Recovery-West Maui in Lahaina Gateway will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.

The office will open Friday, Aug. 9, for a condensed schedule from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Normal operating hours will resume Monday, Aug. 12.

In addition to the Office of Recovery-West Maui, re-entry and contractor placard pick-up is also available in Wailuku at the County of Maui Department of Personnel Services in the Kalana O Maui building, 200 S. High St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome. Home/property owners must present a picture ID.

Several agencies work out of the Office of Recovery-West Maui, with various days and hours of operation, which are subject to change. As of Aug. 5, 2024, the operating hours for each agency is as follows:

  • Maui Emergency Management Agency (re-entry/contractor placard pick-up), Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • U.S. Small Business Administration, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • 4LEAF (emergency building permits), Monday to Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Maui County Councilmember Tamara Paltin and staff, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • County Office of Economic Development/business partners, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Maui AIDS Foundation/Kaiser Permanente/Imua, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Project Vision (SNAP and MedQuest), Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon.
  • Maui Economic Opportunity, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • United Policyholders, Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Pono Legal, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Native Hawaiian Legal Corp., first and third Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Office of Recovery-West Maui is located at 325 Keawe St., Suite B102 (near Ace Hardware), in Lahaina Gateway. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for lunch and meetings). To contact the office, call (808) 270-4343.

The information presented in this publication is for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have a specific legal issue or problem, United Policyholders recommends that you consult with an attorney. Guidance on hiring professional help can be found in the “Find Help” section of www.uphelp.org. United Policyholders does not sell insurance or certify, endorse or warrant any of the insurance products, vendors, or professionals identified on our website.

Source: https://uphelp.org/maui-remembers-west-maui-to-close-aug-8-in-observation-of-one-year-mark-since-wildfires/
Date: September 1, 2024