KAHULUI, Hawaii — Maui County announced the draft for its Long-Term Recovery Plan for Lahaina is available to the public to view online and provide feedback.

What You Need To Know

  • The public can get an overview of the draft plan, download a PDF of the plan and share feedback on the Maui Recovers website

  • The in-person events will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lahainaluna High School cafeteria

  • Input from the Lahaina community is a critical part of the recovery plan

  • Feedback provided online and at the in-person events will inform the final Long-Term Recovery Plan set for release by the end of the year

The public can get an overview of the draft plan, download a PDF of the plan and share feedback on the Maui Recovers website.

The draft plan encompasses 29 primary projects covering key areas such as community planning, economic recovery, health and social services, housing, infrastructure, and natural and cultural resources, according to a county release.

There will also be two in-person events for residents to learn about the various projects through informational boards and ask questions of county officials who will be available. There will be no formal presentations.

The in-person events will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lahainaluna High School cafeteria.

Feedback provided online and at the in-person events will inform the final Long-Term Recovery Plan set for release by the end of the year. Officials note the plan is a “living document and will be open to amendments over time as needed.”

Mayor Richard Bissen stated in the release, “In the wake of our town’s devastating loss, this recovery plan represents not just a path forward, but a collective vision for our future. It’s crucial that every Lahaina voice is heard in this process — your input will be the cornerstone of our restoration. Together, we will rebuild not just our homes, but our community — and this plan will help ensure that our healing is guided by the needs of our residents.”

County officials incorporated input from the Lahaina community into the draft recovery plan. Between Sept. 2023 and July 2024, 3,833 Lahaina residents and other parties took part in 11 community engagement events conducted by the county’s Office of Recovery and Planning Department. Input came from 190 public testimonials and interviews, three online surveys and five neighborhood workshops. Officials released a summary of this community engagement in September, which is available to view and download.

“This draft of the county’s Long-Term Recovery Plan was created in collaboration with state and federal partners and community stakeholders and includes a collection of projects and programs that provide a roadmap to recovery after the August 2023 fire,” said Planning Director Kate Blystone. “The plan will also aid in identifying and securing funding sources for these projects, and guide recovery efforts in a sustainable and resilient manner.”