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HI SCR219
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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August 2023 Maui wildfires destroyed or damaged approximately 2,200 structures, leaving thousands of residents displaced without shelter.
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As of March 2024, hundreds of survivors and families remain without long-term housing despite initial placement in non-congregate shelter programs through FEMA, the State, and American Red Cross.
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FEMA's Direct Lease Program currently has 1,300 available units for temporary housing of wildfire-displaced families, though many units remain unfilled.
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Survivors report the Direct Lease Program application process is lengthy and difficult, particularly regarding credit and background checks.
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Urges FEMA to expedite placement of Maui wildfire survivors into the Direct Lease Program and requires notification to FEMA Administrator, Governor, state and county officials, and the Joint Housing Task Force.
Legislative Description
Urging The Federal Emergency Management Agency To Expedite The Placement Of Maui Wildfire Survivors Into The Federal Direct Lease Program.
Housing
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Garcia, Hashem, Holt, Poepoe, Yamashita excused (7).
4/15/2024