Maui Fires Recovery
A Guide to Support Information and Services
In response to the devastating wildfires of Lahaina and Upcountry, AIA Maui has developed this resource page for guidance on community needs, volunteering and donations, and information for future planning. This page is intended to be a working document, our organization will keep it updated as more information becomes available to assist in the recovery of our communities.
To connect with a local architect email info@aiamaui.org.
Maui Architects Supporting Recovery
AIA Maui Rebuilding Workshop Presentation — Information presented at a workshop held on May 21, 2024 at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Kasprzycki Designs — Hoola Lahaina Project.
Hawaii Off Grid — Ohana Hope Village, pre-designed plans.
Pili Design — Assisting with rebuilding and Ka Ha Loa pre-designed plans.
Maui Architectural Group — Assisting with rebuilding and pre-designed plans.
George Rixey, AIA — Pre-designed plans.
Margaret Sutrov, AIA — Pro-bono design in Kula.
STRATA AP — Assisting with residential and commercial rebuilding, licensed in Hawaii.
Hawaii Architects Supporting Recovery
gerdel.studio LLC — Pro-bono design in Kula and pre-designed plans.
Architects from Across the Globe Available to Help
Sustainable AF — Available to assist with rebuilding.
Jeffrey Herr, AIA — Available to assist with rebuilding.
Voluntary Architects Network (VAN) & Shigeru Ban Architects — Lahaina Paper Log House.
Locale Architects — Available to assist with rebuilding.
ML Design Studio LLC — Available to assist with rebuilding.
Siol Studios — Assisting with rebuilding, licensed in Hawaii.
Isaman design, Inc. — Assisting with rebuilding, licensed in Hawaii.
Resources for Those Impacted by the Fires
FEMA Disaster Assistance — FEMA assistance and SBA loans.
Operation Lahaina — Architects, engineers, designers, and volunteers rebuilding residential and commercial properties.
County of Maui Residential Damage Reporting — Updates on residential damages.
American Red Cross — Assistance handout.
Maui United Way — Addressing Maui’s most vital needs through the impact areas of education, income (sustainability) and health.
US Chamber Small Business Disaster Helpdesk — Or call (888) 692-4943.
Information on Government Response
County of Maui Wildfire Dashboard — Updates from the County of Maui.
EPA Maui Wildfires Emergency Response — Information on the cleanup process.
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency — Emergency proclamations.
Maui Emergency Management Agency — Updates on emergency alerts.
Maui County Dept of Water Supply — Updates on water testing.
Support Organizations for Donations
Maui Strong Fund (Hawaii Community Foundation) — Providing financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by the devastating Maui wildfires.
Maui United Way — Addressing Maui’s most vital needs through the impact areas of education, income (sustainability) and health.
AIA National — Disaster support.
Maui Food Bank — Providing safe and nutritious food to anyone in Maui County who is at risk of going hungry.
Maui Nui Strong — County of Maui hub for donations and volunteering.
Fire Mitigation / Disaster Planning / Training
AIA Maui Event Listings — Educational programs, meetings, and conferences.
Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization — Non-profit with mission to serve as a hub of wildfire prevention, mitigation, and planning activities in the Hawaii-Pacific region through proactive, collaborative, and forward-thinking projects.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — Leading information and knowledge resource of fire, electrical and related hazards. Training and resources on wildfires are available.
CalOES Safety Assessment Program — Certification program for professional engineers, architects, and building inspectors to assist local governments in safety evaluation of their built environment in the aftermath of a disaster.
International Code Council (ICC) — Provides model codes and standards including product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification.
AIA National — Disaster preparedness series from September 7–21, 2023.
Wild Fire and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) — FEMA information and guidelines.
What Saved the 'Miracle House' in Lahaina — Civil Beat article.
NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection — Federal emergency recovery program, helps local communities recover after a natural disaster strikes.
Resource Documents
West Maui Community Plan — Policies.
Maui Wildfires Recovery Guide — Recovery guide.
FEMA — Disaster assistance contact information.
FEMA — Disaster assistance location information.
FEMA — Press release on response.
FEMA — Advisory from Biden–Harris Administration.
SBA — Disaster loan process.
AIA National Resource Center — Disaster assistance handbook.
AIA — Quick guide to disaster assistance.