Supporting communities
in need.
Kākoʻo Mai is a Hawaiian Council initiative created to support communities during times of disaster and recovery. Current efforts are focused on assisting individuals and families impacted by the storms and flooding across Hawaiʻi beginning March 2026.
Need kōkua?
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Phone: (808) 460-8698 or (808) 596-8155
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The Waialua Recovery Center is a one-stop recovery hub designed to help individuals and families navigate next steps following the March 2026 storms and flooding.
Community Resource Navigators are available on site to provide one-on-one support and connect individuals to programs and services that best fit their needs.
Available Support Includes:
FEMA assistance and temporary housing applications (subject to FEMA availability)
Financial assistance programs
Insurance questions and claims support
Disaster case management
Transportation and vehicle assistance
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation
66-207 Kamehameha Highway
Haleʻiwa, HI 96712Free parking available behind the building.
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In partnership with Servco Pacific Inc. and Bank of Hawaiʻi, Wheels in Action helps restore access to reliable transportation for families recovering from the storms and flooding.
Reliable transportation is essential for getting to work, taking keiki to school, attending medical appointments, and meeting everyday needs during recovery.
Eligible individuals and families may receive temporary no-cost use of a vehicle for interim transportation needs.
Who Is Eligible?
This program is available to:
Oʻahu residents impacted by the March 2026 Kona Low storms
Individuals and families whose vehicles were destroyed due to flooding
Households with immediate transportation needs
Priority Will Be Given To:
Households with kūpuna or children
Individuals with urgent transportation needs related to work, school, or medical care
To learn more, complete the Needs Assessment AND contact the Waialua Recovery Center to confirm availability and join the waitlist.
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OHA General Disaster Assistance Program
Financial assistance is available for Native Hawaiians impacted by the March 2026 storms and flooding.
Eligible Assistance
Up to $15,000 for Native Hawaiian homeowners whose primary residence sustained major damage and is no longer safe to occupy
Up to $7,500 for eligible Native Hawaiian renters
Donate to support Hawai‘i communities in need.
Help support individuals and communities impacted by the March 2026 floods and severe weather events.
Funding supports evolving recovery needs, including:
Housing stability services
Financial assistance
Transportation support
Disaster recovery programs
Community resilience initiatives
Recovery Impact (As of May 19)
Approximately $2.5 million raised
Nearly 350 individuals served through the Waialua Recovery Center
Over $200,000 distributed through vehicle replacement grants
$400,000 committed toward vehicle recovery assistance
Pumping and servicing of 50 overflowing cesspools across Oʻahu
Approximately $175,000 distributed to nonprofits and local organizations supporting recovery efforts statewide
More than $80,000 in direct financial assistance through cash support and gift cards
Recovery & Spend Down Strategy
Recovery requires balancing immediate response, interim stabilization, and long-term resilience.
Current efforts are focused on addressing urgent gaps identified directly through community engagement and ongoing needs assessments.
One of the largest unmet needs identified has been transportation access. Hawaiian Council is currently prioritizing programs that help individuals and families who lost vehicles regain mobility and return to work, school, medical care, and daily life.
As government assistance programs continue to evolve, Hawaiian Council remains focused on identifying gaps where community support is still needed and developing equitable recovery programs that support communities through every phase of recovery.
Mahalo nui to our Partners
