Trump Approves Disaster Declarations for Hawaii After Hurricanes Lala and Lowell

Two disaster declarations approved to help recovery

HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green announced Thursday that President Trump has approved two Major Disaster Declarations (MDD) for Hawai‘i in the wake of damaging hurricanes in August and September.

Trump approves major disaster aid for Hawaii after Lala, Lowell

The federal government has agreed to cover most of the cost to repair damage to public facilities in Hawaii caused by Hurricane Lala in August and Hurricane Lowell in September.

More federal help coming to Lala, Lowell-impacted Hawaii communities

President Trump approved two major disaster declarations for Hawaii to assist recovery from Hurricanes Lala and Lowell.

Trump approves major disaster aid for Hawaii after Lala, Lowell | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The federal government has approved major disaster declarations for Hawaii following Hurricane Lala in August and Hurricane Lowell in September, making federal assistance available to help state, city and county governments recover from damage caused by the storms.

Trump approves disaster declarations for Hawaii after Hurricanes Lala and Lowell

The declarations will help communities across Hawaii impacted by Hurricanes Lala and Lowell recover.

FEMA Major Disaster Declaration - Hawaii Hurricane Lala

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Hawaii affected by Hurricane Lala from August 14-16, 2026.