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
AIA MAUI REBUILDING WORKSHOP PRESENTATION - Information presented at workshop on May 21, 2024 at the Lahaina Civic Center
MAUI ARCHITECTS SUPPORTING RECOVERY:
Kasprzycki Designs - Hoola Lahaina Project
Hawaii Off Grid - Ohana Hope Village, pre-designed plans
Pili Design - assisting with rebuilding & Ka Hā Loa pre-designed plans
Maui Architectural Group - assisting with rebuilding & pre-designed plans
George Rixey AIA - pre-designed plans
Margaret Sutrov AIA - pro-bono design in Kula
HAWAII ARCHITECTS SUPPORTING RECOVERY:
gerdel.studio LLC - pro-bono design in Kula & 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
STRATA A|P - assisting with rebuilding residential & commercial. Licensed in Hawaii.
RESOURCES FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FIRES:
- FEMA Disaster Assistance - DisasterAssistance.gov (FEMA Assistance, SBA Loans)
- Operation Lahaina - Architects, engineers, designers, & volunteers rebuilding homes & commercial properties affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
- County of Maui Residential Damage Reporting
- American Red Cross Assistance
- Maui United Way
- US Chamber Small Business Disaster Helpdesk - 888-692-4943
- AIA Wildfire Recovery Resources
INFORMATION ON GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:
- County of Maui Wildfire Dashboard
- EPA Maui Wildfires Emergency Response - Information on cleanup process
- Hawaii Emergency Management Agency - Emergency Proclamations
- Maui Emergency Management Agency
- Maui County Dept of Water Supply - Updates on Water Testing
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS FOR DONATIONS:
- Maui Strong Fund (Hawaii Community Foundation)
- Maui United Way
- AIA National Support Page
- Maui Food Bank
- Maui Nui Strong (County of Maui hub for donations / 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 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, accrediation, technology, training and certification.
- AIA Disaster Preparedness Series - September 7, 14, 21 2023
- Wild Fire and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) - FEMA information and guidelines
- Civil Beat "What Saved the 'Miracle House' in Lahaina"
- NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection - Federal emergency recovery program, helps local communities recover after a natural disaster strikes.
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