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Resources for People affected by the Wildfires in Hawaii

August 14, 2023 | Views: 827

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If you or a loved one has been affected by the recent wildfires, different government agencies offer help after a disaster or emergency. Click on the links below to access resources.

Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC)

If you are a kupuna, caregiver, or an individual with a disability, contact your county ADRC for long-term supports and services available in Hawaii.

Hawaii County Office on Aging

Hilo office: 808-961-8626

Kona office: 808-323-4390

Home – Hawaii County Office of Aging (hcoahawaii.org)

Maui County Office on Aging

Maui office: 808-270-7774

Home – Maui County Office on Aging (mauicountyadrc.org)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

For more information on applying for financial assistance, visit: FEMA.gov

Med-QUEST (Medicaid)

If you are on Medicaid and have questions about accessing your coverage, visit:

Hawaii Medicaid

Click on the Contact link for office addresses and phone numbers:

Contact (hawaii.gov)

Medicare

If you are on Medicare and need to get medical care or replace equipment, supplies, or prescription medication, visit:

DME Customer Support Tool (cms.gov)

Getting medical care and prescription drugs in a disaster emergency area. (medicare.gov)

Veterans

Veterans and their families can seek help by clicking on these links:

Veterans | disasterassistance.gov

Disaster Relief to Veterans Brochure (va.gov)

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