(Hawai‘i)– Today, Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) and Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced that their offices are holding a federal resource fair for constituents on Maui impacted by the devastating fires. The resource fair is happening this Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Lahaina from 11:00am-5:00pm.
The members and their staff will be on site with a collection of federal agencies to take immediate action on behalf of constituents who’ve lost personal documents in the fires. Staff will also provide ongoing direct support for everyone to ensure that their individual issues are fully resolved in an expedited manner.
On site with Rep. Tokuda and Senator Hirono’s offices will be:
- The State Department: Passport Replacement
- FEMA: Disaster Aid
- Department of Housing and Urban Development: Housing Assistance
- The Social Security Administration: Federal Documents Replacement
- United States Citizenship and Immigration Services: Immigration Support
- U.S. Postal Service (USPS): Mail Services
- Veterans Affairs Pacific Island Health Care System: Health Care Support
- Small Business Administration: Small Business Support
- Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center: Legal and Advocacy Services
- Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Bank Programs & Insurance Information
- Department of Human Services: Medicaid and SNAP
- Department of Health: Adult Mental Health Services & State Documents Replacement (birth certificate, marriage license)
- Department of Health: State Documents Replacement
- Maui Economic Opportunity: Housing Assistance
- The County of Maui
- Maui Red Cross
- Maui United Way
What: Federal Resource Fair hosted by Rep. Jill Tokuda and Senator Mazie K. Hirono
Where: Lahaina Civic Center Gymnasium
1840 Honoapiilani Highway
Lahaina, Hawai‘i 96761
When: Saturday, August 26, 2023
11:00am to 5:00pm
A shuttle service will pick up those staying in Red Cross Shelter Hotels to provide transportation to the Resource Fair. The shuttle will service the following hotels: Honua Kai, Royal Lahaina, KBH, Westin Maui (Ka‘anapali), and the Hyatt Hotel (Ka‘anapali). The shuttle will begin circulation at 10:00am.
It’s important to note that this is not a town hall, but an event specifically designed for those impacted by the fires. Staff asks the public to honor this so they can serve those who are in the most need immediately following the crisis.
*No filming or photography from unauthorized individuals will be allowed in the building.
Mahalo to the County of Maui for their support of this event.
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