One week remains for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the March Kona Low flooding to apply for federal disaster assistance. Sunday, June 14, is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest physical damage disaster loans. This deadline will not impact applications that have already been started.

Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance:

Online at DisasterAssistance.gov (fastest option).

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 Local Recovery Center (LRC). To locate an LRC 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 DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov

At a Local Recovery Center (LRC). To locate an LRC near you, visit ready.hawaii.gov.

At a Disaster Loan Outreach Center, 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.

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