Aloha,

Last Friday, Governor Josh Green announced the first payments from the $175 million One ‘Ohana Fund, a key initiative of the Maui Wildfires Compensation Program.
 
The fund was created to provide direct financial relief to the families of those who lost loved ones or suffered serious physical injuries in the August 8, 2023 Maui wildfires.

“While no amount of money can replace the lives lost or the suffering endured, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing timely and fair compensation,” Governor Green said. “Today marks a significant step forward in the long journey of recovery for the people of Maui.”

Beneficiaries will be paid $1.5 million, with participation in the fund completely optional.

“It’s a personal decision,” Governor Green said. “We just want to make these options available.”

Hawaiian Electric, the State of Hawaii, Kamehameha Schools, Maui County, and Hawaii Telcom each contributed to the One ‘Ohana Fund.

The governor said that so far 23 wrongful death payouts have been approved and nine are pending for serious injury.

“We will continue to stand with our families, our community, and all those who need support,” Josh said.

Thank you for standing with us in supporting Maui’s recovery and the survivors who lost so much in the wildfires nineteen months ago.

Mahalo,

Team Green