Deadline nearing for Kona low federal disaster assistance applications

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The deadline is approaching for residents and businesses impacted by March’s Kona low flooding to apply for federal disaster assistance.

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Homeowners, renters and businesses in Honolulu, Hawaii and Maui counties have until Sunday, June 14, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans.

Officials said the deadline does not affect applications that have already been started.

FEMA assistance may be available for eligible disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other sources.

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Residents can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, by calling 800-621-3362, or by visiting a Local Recovery Center.

Businesses and residents seeking SBA disaster loans can apply at sba.gov/disaster, call 800-659-2955, or visit a Local Recovery Center or Disaster Loan Outreach Center.

Officials are encouraging anyone with remaining property damage or losses to apply before the deadline.

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