HI SR169

State departments are urged to require households affected by the August 2023 Maui wildfires to exhaust their insurance policies before requesting financial support from the State.

State departments are encouraged to provide guidance and assistance to affected households in navigating insurance claims processes and accessing available benefits.

State resources should be prioritized for households that have demonstrated genuine need after exhausting all available insurance coverage.

Non-congregate shelter housing is costing the State $1,000,000 per day, and the Governor requested an additional $297,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 for housing and expenses for households ineligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance.

The State has already spent or obligated $200,000,000 through the Major Disaster Fund for Lahaina fire relief.