Maui Wildfires Information and Updates

Posted on Aug 23, 2023 in Main

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Benefits

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)

Workers, business owners, and self-employed individuals who were living or working in the affected area at the time of the major disaster and became unemployed or had their work hours reduced or interrupted as a direct result of the major disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance may be eligible for DUA benefits beginning the week of August 13, 2023, until the week ending February 10, 2024, as long as the individual’s unemployment continues to be a direct result of the disaster.

Click HERE for further information including eligibility requirements and directions on how to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Informational Sheet

Press Release – DLIR Accepting Disaster Unemployment Assistance Benefits Applications

Press Release – State Partners with U.S. DOL and USPS to Offer ID Proofing for Unemployment Insurance Claimants


Hawaii Disaster Recovery Jobs

For job seekers looking to find a disaster recovery job or employers looking to hire a candidate or post a job.

The Press Release contains further details about the portal as well as job fairs and training opportunities.


Additional Resources

Hawaii Cares 988 – Comprehensive resource guide for disaster assistance, including shelter or housing, mental health support, unemployment assistance, domestic violence resources, financial assistance, health care services, and more

Department of Health – Medical and behavioral health clinics, environmental and hazard concerns, vital records, including replacing birth and marriage certificates, Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), volunteer medical services

Department of Education – Status of school operations on Maui

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

Office of Language Access – Multilingual Resources

Maui Nui Strong – County of Maui website

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