Hawaiʻi County, in collaboration with various partners, is taking steps to aid individuals and families planning to relocate to Hawaiʻi Island with a virtual resource hub, accessible on the County’s website.

The virtual hub includes housing guidance, financial aid information, job resources, business recovery assistance, food programs, medical service details, and transportation options for displaced residents.

As a potential second phase of this initiative, Hawaiʻi County seeks to establish partnerships to provide physical resource spaces within the community. These spaces will provide access to computers and trained staff who can assist displaced residents in navigating the resources found on the virtual hub.  assistance to those who may face challenges accessing online information and services.

In a press release Mayor Roth said, “We are proud to continue to show a commitment to our Maui ʻohana while remaining steadfast in our work for Hawaiʻi Island residents. “It’s important to remember that we are all interconnected and that lending a helping hand whenever possible is innate to the spirit and vibrancy of our island and state. We welcome all displaced residents who choose to come with open arms and aloha as they continue to rebuild from the ashes.”

The public can explore hub at hawaiicounty.gov/maui.  Those wishing to contribute resources or support potential Phase Two efforts are asked to contact Cyrus Johnasen at cyrus.johnasen@hawaiicounty.gov.