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IN WATER AT LAST: The big humpback whale statue at Kalama Park in central Kihei on Dec. 6. Much of the park, along with many other properties especially in north Kihei, were significantly flooded that weekend.
Maui County has announced a list of resources to help residents and businesses recovery from flooding caused by torrential rains Dec. 4 and 5.
Residents and business operators can report property damage online at mauicounty.gov/emergency. (Those without online access can call the Maui Emergency Management Agency at (808) 270-7285).
MEMA is coordinating a Federal Emergency Management Agency team visit to verify damages throughout the four-island county.
“We urge everyone to report damages as soon as possible,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “Photos and other documentation will allow us to get help and resources to those who were affected as soon as possible.”
Damage assessment teams continue to visit impacted properties and communities that have reported flood damage.
The damage assessment teams include MEMA personnel, and representatives from the American Red Cross, and County departments including Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Finance.
MEMA encourages government entities, businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the severe weather to submit reports of damages by calling (808) 270-7285.
Other resources:
- Crisis Cleanup Line: A 211 “Crisis Cleanup line” is available for residents who require removal of mud from their homes, removal of debris (such as fallen trees) and other requests for recovery assistance. To request the service, dial 211 for connection to an operator who can coordinate assistance. The “hotline” was created through the Voluntary Organizations Leading in Disaster, also known as “VOAD.”
- Debris removal: For debris removal, Maui County’s Department of Public Works Highways Division is offering roadside collection assistance of green waste and natural earthen material through Dec. 23 for impacted Upcountry and South Maui residents. The service is free of charge.
ABOVE: A truck rolls slowly down South Kihei Road near Kalama Park and The Cove on Dec. 6.
- Upcountry residents should call the Makawao District Office at (808) 876-4535, and South Maui residents should call the Wailuku District Office at (808) 270-7443. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Place green waste and natural earthen material near curbs or along roadsides for pick-up, transport and dumping in the Central Maui Landfill.
- Central Maui Landfill operations have been extended by one hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 to 23, and mixed debris including construction materials will be accepted up to 2 p.m. on the same dates.
