June 26, 2026

County of Maui News Release_Residents encouraged to attend County's Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday

County of Maui Recovery Permit Center

A vital resource for those who are looking to rebuild in fire-affected areas in Lahaina and Kula as they navigate the permitting process and take the next step toward returning home.

County of Maui Service Center
110 Alaihi St., Suite 207

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui’s Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.

Topics to be discussed include:

  • A presentation from Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on evacuation management and
    wildfire mitigation
  • A brief update on the status of the King Kamehameha III Elementary School rebuild
  • A progress report on Hawaiian Electric Co.’s West Maui projects
  • Details on upcoming community events, Lahaina Homecoming and Kuhinia Maui
  • Updates from the County Office of Recovery, including information on the Ho‘okumu Hou Strategic
    Voluntary Mitigation Buyout Program


In order to provide residents with more individual assistance, representatives from several departments and
agencies will be available to offer support at resource tables following a question-and-answer session to close
the meeting. They include: County of Maui’s Office of Recovery and Maui Emergency Management Agency;
4LEAF; Hawaiian Electric Co.; U.S. Department of Agriculture; and Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term
Recovery Group.

Held every first Wednesday of the month, except on holidays, the in-person Lahaina Community Meeting
also will be livestreamed on the County of Maui’s Facebook page; no account is needed to view. A live
broadcast of the meeting will also be shown on Akakū: Maui Community Media, Channel 53.
Impacted residents and homeowners are encouraged to sign up for email and text notifications at
www.mauirecovers.org/sign-up.


For more information and to view past community meetings, visit www.mauirecovers.org/events.

County of Maui Recovery Permit Center

A vital resource for those who are looking to rebuild in fire-affected areas in Lahaina and Kula as they navigate the permitting process and take the next step toward returning home.

County of Maui Service Center
110 Alaihi St., Suite 207

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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