MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER:
REBUILDING MAUI, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW & IMPORTANT RESOURCES
We are heartbroken by the devastating Fires here on Maui. We want to do everything we can to help those who lost their home or business in this tragic event.
Below are some helpful resources for property owners and design professionals working to help people rebuild from this disaster.
(Pro Draft, Inc. will be offering discounted services to those affected by this tragedy. For more information about our Fire Repair Plans and Permit Services, see the bottom of this page.)
UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON FIRE LOCATIONS AND AFFECTED AREAS
Accurate and up-to-date information about these fires has been hard to come by. An interactive map from NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) is here. This is a valuable tool to see up-to-date information on areas affected by these fires:
https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map/
or go here to go directly to the Island of Maui:
https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map/#t:adv;d:2023-07-22..2023-08-10;@-156.4,20.8,10z
WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ON YOUR PROPERTY AND THE DWELLINGS & BUILDINGS ON IT
The best place to start is the “County of Maui’s Real Property Tax Assessment Website,” which we call the “Maui Property Tax Website.”
You can search for your property by Owner Name, Location Address & Parcel Number here:
https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?App=MauiCountyHI&PageType=Search
You can also Search Public Records with Keywords or addresses in MAPPS
Search for existing permits, plans, inspections, code cases, business licenses and RFS cases
WHERE CAN I FIND PLANS OF MY HOME OR BUSINESS?
If Plans for your home or business are available, you will find them at the “County of Maui Public Documents” website:
https://publicweb1.co.maui.hi.us/PublicSearch/Maui.aspx
You can start with the “Issued Permits/Plans” link on the left:
https://publicweb1.co.maui.hi.us/PublicSearch/IssuedPermitsSearch.aspx
Copy the Parcel Number from the “Maui Property Tax Website.” And paste it into the “TMK” box with the number “2” in front of it (the #2 is the Island Code). Then hit “enter” on your keyboard.
This will show you the “Issued Permits / Plans” available in the County Records. Click on the “Download” Link on the right side of the page to view and download each record.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Sometimes we get an error message saying “Info Not Found” or “Page Not Available” If this happens to you, just go back and try again. Usually, the record will come up within 3-6 retries. Unfortunately, sometimes the retries don’t work.
MAUI COUNTY PERMITS
Maui’s Automated Planning & Permitting System ( MAPPS ):
https://mapps.co.maui.hi.us/energov_prod/selfservice/MauiCountyHIProd#/home
You can register for this site and create a MAPPS Login & Password here:
https://mapps.co.maui.hi.us/energov_prod/selfservice/MauiCountyHIProd#/register
MAPPS Application & Information
Locate information and forms required for the application process before applying.
https://hi-mauicountymapps.civicplus.com/27/Applications
APPLY FOR PERMITS IN MAPPS
Apply for a permit, plan, or business license.
There are many other helpful resources at MAPPS:
https://mapps.co.maui.hi.us/energov_prod/selfservice/MauiCountyHIProd#/home
MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATES
UPDATE AUGUST 19TH 2023
FREE DISASTER LEGAL ASSISTANCE HOTLINE
Get free legal advise and assistance finding disaster relief support programs
1-800-537-1868
HOURS: 9AM – 5PM
The Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the following damage assessment maps from multiple wildfires in Maui County. According to PDC, as of August 11, 2023, damage assessments related to the Lahaina Fire resulted in an estimated total of 2,719 structures exposed; 2,207 structures damaged or destroyed; and 2,170 acres burned. 86 percent of buildings exposed to the fire were classified as residential.
Photo 1: Map Assessing Damage in the Lahaina Fire, PDC
Photo 2: Map Assessing Damage in the Kula Fire, PDC
Photo 3: Summary of Geospatial Damage Assessments near Lahaina, Hawaii, FEMA
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APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE
Federal assistance is available to eligible individuals and families affected by this disaster.
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
CALL FEMA DISASTER RELIEF AT:
1-800-621-FEMA
(1-800-621-3362)
FEMA HAWAII WILDFIRE DISASTER & ASSISTANCE PAGE:
Hawaii Wildfires DR-4724-HI
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4724
FEMA Rumor Control and Frequently Asked Questions
Hawaii Wildfires DR-4724-HI
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4724/rumor-response
Help keep yourself, your family and your community safe after the Hawaii wildfires by being aware of rumors and scams and sharing official information from trusted sources.
DISASTER COUNSELING SERVICES
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE
Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
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Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
https://www.mauicounty.gov/70/Emergency-Management-Agency
MEMA RESIDENTIAL DAMAGE REPORTING PAGE
https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=12649
FILE RESIDENTIAL DAMAGE REPORT HERE:
We will continue to update this page with new information as it becomes available.
Architectural & structural engineering services for fire repair plans & permits from Pro Draft, Inc.
We will be offering discounted services for all those rebuilding from the Maui Fires in August 2023. Our team of Architects, Structural Engineers and Draftsman are available to provide Fire Repair Plans and help expedite the Fire Repair Permits for these projects. Our standard turn-around for the completion of plans is only 2-4 weeks. All our work is done in-house on the island of Maui. We provide services to homeowners and other design professionals. We are standing by to help our Ohana and are committed to rebuilding our communities and keeping Maui No Ka Oi
You can call or text our main office number with your project information, and we will do everything we can to help you as quickly as possible: (808) 579-9050
Please include your name, phone number, e-mail and project address.
You can also email this information to us at: FireRepair@prodraft.net
