LAHAINA, Hawaii — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a one-year extension of the Individuals and Households Programs for Hawaii, allowing those affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires to continue receiving financial and direct temporary housing assistance until Feb. 10, 2026.

“On behalf of our state, I want to express my gratitude to FEMA for this favorable response to my administration’s request,” said Gov. Josh Green. “The ongoing support FEMA and our other federal partners have provided has been crucial for the recovery of our people. I am reminded that when he visited Lahaina, President Joe Biden said he and his administration would be with our people for as long as it takes and we are humbly appreciative of that steadfast commitment.”

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator James Barros thanked FEMA for approving continued support he said is greatly needed as survivors continue to recover from the unprecedented disaster.

“This additional year of support is vital for our Maui survivors and will help our community recover and heal from this disaster,” he said.

The Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires killed at least 102 people, destroyed 2,200 structures and displaced approximately 12,000 residents.

The extension applies to all individual assistance programs previously approved under the IHP, including direct housing assistance, financial housing assistance and rental assistance.

Further information about FEMA’s disaster housing assistance is available via the FEMA help line at 1-800-621-3362.

Michael Tsai covers local and state politics for Spectrum News Hawaii. He can be reached at michael.tsai@charter.com.