Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and Small Business Administration Low Interest Loans

HONOLULU - Homeowners, renters, and businesses in Hawaiʻi County who experienced property damage or losses from the May 22 Kona Earthquake have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. Sunday, November 1, is the last day to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest physical property damage disaster loans. Impacted residents who apply before the deadline can continue working with FEMA. You can still update your information, submit additional documents, check your application status, and appeal a decision.

Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• On the FEMA App.
• By calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, give FEMA your number for that service. Assistance is available in multiple languages. Lines are open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
• At a Community Resource Center (CRC). To locate a CRC near you, visit Ready.Hawaii.Gov.

For an American Sign Language video on how to apply, visit FEMA Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance

Apply for SBA Low-Interest Disaster Loans:

• Online at sba.gov/disaster
• By calling SBA's Customer Service Center hotline at 800-659-2955. People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability may dial 711 to access relay services.
• By emailing [email protected]
• At a Community Resource Center (CRC). To locate a CRC near you, visit Ready.Hawaii.Gov.
• At a Disaster Loan OutreachCenter, where you can submit a completed application or SBA representatives can help you apply. To find a DLOC near you, go to Appointment.sba.gov.

FEMA Individual Assistance may be able to assist impacted residents with home repairs, disaster related expenses, and costs associated with finding a temporary place to stay. To learn more about FEMA and state resources visit ready.hawaii.gov.