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Get disaster recovery assistance and individual FEMA appeals support from SBP USA

Do you need help with your FEMA application or appeal?⁠

The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has been extended to Dec. 11, 2023. (Possible 60-day grace period extension till Feb. 9, 2024, based on extenuating circumstances, exceptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. For in-person assistance, visit the Kaho‘o Center or the Lahaina Civic Center. For those off-island, call the FEMA Help Center 1-800-621-3362.)⁠

SBP's FEMA Appeals Program helps disaster survivors access more funding to support their immediate and long-term needs. If you applied to FEMA and are wondering if you can appeal your award, the answer is yes. If you were affected by the Hawaii wildfires and were denied or under-awarded, @SBPUSA is here to support Hawaii wildfire survivors with assistance, even with insurance. Don't give up. SBP offers FREE FEMA application and appeal help.⁠

SBPUSA is a non-profit organization offering help to FEMA applicants who were denied or under served in their initial FEMA application requesting assistance. ⁠

For those impacted by a natural disaster, SBP provides one-on-one support applying for and appealing to FEMA. For survivors navigating the post-disaster recovery process, they also offer preparedness and digital recovery resources such as tips for avoiding contractor fraud, how to navigate the insurance claim process, and much much more.⁠

If you need FEMA appeals assistance, contact SBP DAP representative, Kevin K. Ke'a at kkea@sbpusa.org or call 808-954-9623.⁠


Reach out for assistance at SBP: https://sbpusa.org/get-help

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For Lahaina & Kula residents impacted by the fires

Talk Story with Mayor Bissen

Lahaina and Kula residents who have been impacted by the August fires are invited to talk story with Mayor Richard Bissen. There are several dates to choose from. Each talk story session will welcome up to 30 residents to give folks a chance to share mana‘o and ask questions.

Series of events from December 9 through January 27.