The interim Disaster Case Management Program will connect survivors of disasters with trained case managers to help assess and address their needs by developing a disaster recovery plan.
The state of Hawaiʻi is moving quickly to respond to the impact of the recent Kona Low storms to ensure residents get the support they need, while determining federal funding eligibility.
There will be 40 dedicated case managers available through the Disaster Case Management Program to provide guidance and refer survivors to available resources.
Residents impacted by the Kona Low disaster can reach out to the interim Disaster Case Management Program by calling 211 to begin the enrollment process. They will be connected with a disaster case manager to assess their needs, begin providing disaster recovery services, and ensure language access services are available.
The interim program is launched in coordination with all the counties to ensure a cohesive, trauma-informed disaster response for residents. It is funded collaboratively by the state, counties, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation for 90 days.
The initial launch of the program will bring immediate disaster case management services to residents on Oʻahu and across Maui County, with additional services on Kauaʻi and the Island of Hawaiʻi expected to commence soon.
Current partners include:
- Aloha United Way 211
- Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi
- Aloha House and Our Kūpuna
“As we learned in the wake of the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires, connecting people affected with the services and support they need quickly is an essential part of recovery. We are proud to have built local capacity to enable us to launch this statewide interim Disaster Case Management Program less than two weeks after this Kona Low disaster,” Gov. Josh Green said. “My administration is committed to helping those who have been impacted by all disasters, including the recent Kona Low weather events.”
“We are proud to have built local capacity to enable us to launch this statewide interim Disaster Case Management Program less than two weeks after this Kona Low disaster — and to bring swift assistance to those that need it most.”
“Disaster Case Management Programs are a fast, efficient way to get services to people in need,” said Hawaiʻi Emergency Management’s Col. James Barros. “We’re deploying teams on the ground across all counties as rapidly as possible. Thank you to our partners and the communities putting their trust in us.”
