Office of the Governor – News Release – President Approves 100 Percent Federal Support for Debris Removal
Posted on Sep 22, 2023 in Latest Department News, Newsroom, Office of the Governor Press Releases
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
PRESIDENT APPROVES 100 PERCENT FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL
Unprecedented Support Of More Than $1 Billion In Federal Resources Committed To Wildfire Response
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2023
HONOLULU ̶ Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced that President Joseph Biden has approved an amendment to the cost share adjustment for the State of Hawaiʻi under major disaster declaration FEMA-4724-DR. This order reflects an amendment of the original Major Disaster Declaration requested by Governor Green and signed by the President on August 10, 2023.
Under the President’s order today, federal funds for debris removal are authorized at 100 percent of the total eligible costs for a continuous 180-day period of the state’s choosing within the first nine months from the start of the incident period, and federal funds for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, are authorized at 100 percent of the total eligible costs for a continuous 90-day period of the state’s choosing within the first six months from the start of the incident period.
“President Biden’s support, in response to our constant communication with him and his team, as well as requests from Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation, shows just how steadfast he is in his desire to stand alongside the people of Maui and help in their recovery,” said Governor Green.
A copy of the amended order is attached.
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