Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery Resources

This page contains selected Internet links on business and personal disaster preparedness and recovery. It is not intended to be complete or authoritative guidance on any of these topics, merely a starting place for individuals and small businesses in the state of Hawaiʻi to begin their information search. Please rely on your local, state, or Federal officials for official guidance, instructions, and direction, and contact them with any questions that you might have.

Disclaimer

Hawaiʻi SBDC (HISBDC) serves as a resource partner to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Hawaiʻi District Office. While we collaborate to provide valuable support and services, HISBDC and SBA Hawaiʻi are separate and independent organizations. For official SBA programs, disaster assistance details, and application information, please visit: https://www.sba.gov/district/hawaii

Most Current Disaster Information

The State of Hawaiʻi is currently recovering from a series of severe Kona Low storms that occurred between March 10–24, 2026. These storms caused widespread flooding, landslides, and significant damage across multiple islands, including Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island.

A Presidential Major Disaster Declaration was approved on April 16, 2026, allowing federal assistance through FEMA to support impacted individuals, businesses, and communities.

Recovery efforts are ongoing statewide, and additional weather impacts have continued due to saturated ground conditions.

Download: SBA Disaster Declaration for Hawaiʻi (HI-20010)

Access the latest federal disaster declaration issued for Hawaiʻi, published April 21, 2026.

HNL Alert – Stay Informed, Aware and Prepared

The Official Notification System of The City and County of Honolulu

City to open Community Assistance Center for residents impacted by flooding

Storm Recovery Resources

From the Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i

Recovery Resources

SBA.gov Disaster Assistance Information website

Check with your insurance agent before applying. SBA Disaster Recovery assistance is to cover relief/recovery beyond the applicant’s financial resources (what insurance does not cover).

SBA Disaster Customer Service Contact Information
You can call SBA Disaster Customer Service at (800) 659-2955,
Mon-Fri, 8 AM-8 PM (ET) [2 AM-2 PM (Hawaii Time)]
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services or email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

Disaster Resources

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Businesses seeking disaster recovery assistance are encouraged to contact FEMA to register their request – 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit fema.gov

The Disaster Assistance Process for Individuals

U.S. Small Business Administration

If you suffered any disaster related damage you may be eligible for federal disaster assistance. Individuals that are Homeowners and Renters must register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to obtain a FEMA Registration ID Number by calling 1-800-621-3362. The speech or hearing impaired may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Visit www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

Physical Disaster Business Loans

Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster damages to property owned by the business, including real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and supplies. Businesses of any size are eligible. Nonprofit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc. are also eligible. Visit https:/sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/physical-damage-loans

Economic Injury Disaster Business Loans

Loans for working capital to small businesses and small agricultural cooperatives to assist them through the disaster recovery period. EIDL assistance is available only to applicants with no Credit Available Elsewhere – if the business and its owners cannot provide for their own recovery from non-government sources: visit www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/economic-injury-disaster-loans

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Emergency Loan Assistance to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine. For information, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/farm-loan-programs