Kokua Line: Why might FEMA deny request for disaster aid?
Question: If someone lived in Lahaina and also had a vacant rental there that burned, can they get FEMA grants for both units that burned? Read more
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Kokua Line: Can Lahaina property owners sell if they want to?
Question: Some people who survived the Aug. 8 inferno won’t want to live in Lahaina anymore. Not everybody has deep roots there and the fire was so scary that some will want to start somewhere new where they feel safer. Read more
Kokua Line: Judiciary, Health Department warn of separate scams
Question: There’s a bad scam going around. Please warn seniors. Read more
Kokua Line: Will jobless aid cover income lost from burned rentals?
Question: I’m losing monthly income from Lahaina rentals that burned. Will federal jobless aid cover that? Read more
Kokua Line: Are there training programs for new jobs for Lahaina residents?
Question: Are there organizations developing training programs for Lahaina residents? There will be rebuilding, so this is an opportunity to pay them while they retrain in jobs to rebuild Lahaina. They need work. Read more
Kokua Line: How do Oahu’s emergency warnings work?
Question: Obviously, the focus has been on Maui, but could you also clarify the use of the outdoor warning sirens on Oahu? Read more
Kokua Line: What’s the deadline for disaster unemployment aid?
Q: Are there enhanced unemployment benefits for Maui fire victims? Read more
Kokua Line: How quickly does GoFundMe pay Maui fire victims?
Question: Some Maui fire victims are raising money through GoFundMe. How quickly are these donations distributed to the victims? Read more
Kokua Line: Who gets Airbnb emergency housing?
Question: Can COFA migrants get the Airbnbs? Is there a U.S. citizenship requirement? What about insurance? Is that a factor? Is there any out-of-pocket expense for a person to stay in the Airbnb? Read more
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Kokua Line: When will Round Top Drive reopen?
Question: Round Top Drive near the top has been closed since late 2021 due to a landslide. Read more
Kokua Line: Do fire victims get relief from tax deadlines?
Question: Now that the IRS has granted a blanket extension on a lot of federal tax deadlines for the fire victims, will DOTAX do the same for state-level taxes? Read more
Kokua Line: Can I replace burned money?
Question: I have seen stories about people who tried to retrieve cash from safes or lockboxes in their burned-out Maui homes only to find the cash had burned too. Read more
Kokua Line: Is SNAP waiver statewide?
Question: Regarding the SNAP waiver, is that only on Maui? Some people who survived the Lahaina fire have already moved in with relatives in Honolulu and will be using their EBT cards on Oahu. Read more
Kokua Line: How are landlords paid for emergency housing?
Question: I understand that landlords who rent to eligible people displaced by the Maui fires may be eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency or state funds. How exactly does that work? Can you elaborate? Read more
Kokua Line: FEMA tries to debunk rumors on wildfire aid
Question: I am reading in Honolulu about the FEMA hotel aid but friends on Maui who need it don’t seem to know about it, at least not the details. They are not in a shelter so I am not sure what information they are getting. Read more
Kokua Line: Can I charge fire victim rent?
Question: I own a two-bedroom apartment at a senior-living complex in Honolulu. The unit is currently vacant. I would like to offer it as a housing option for one or two kupuna (55 years or older) displaced by the Maui wildfires. Read more
Kokua Line: Who does FEMA cover?
Question: I’m glad that FEMA is on the ground so quickly, but Maui folks need to know they’ll have a process to follow, and will need receipts, etc. Read more
Kokua Line: When will Foster Botanical Garden reopen?
Question: Any update on Foster Botanical Garden? It’s almost the end of the summer. Read more
Kokua Line: Tips for emergency alerts, fire insurance claims
Question: The news says “to sign up for county alerts,” but how do we do that on Oahu? Also, when will they let the Lahaina people back in to check their properties? We had a fire years ago and we had to let our insurance company know right away. Read more
Kokua Line: Where do I sign up for Parks & Rec classes?
Question: Are pickleball classes through parks and recreation supposed to be free? I can’t find any. Read more
Kokua Line: Is there disability exemption for jury duty?
Question: What if my husband is under 80 but he can’t serve on a jury because he’s disabled? Do I ignore the survey or should I fill it out for him? Read more
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