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Major disaster
DR-4952-HI: Hurricane Lowell
Major disaster declaration for Hawaii, declared 10/07/2026 for a hurricane. Covers 2 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 10/07/2026
- Incident began
- 09/06/2026
- Incident ended
- 09/09/2026
- Areas
- 2
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationNot approved for this declaration
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Kauai County | 10/07/2026 | PA |
| Maui County | 10/07/2026 | PA |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-4952-HI
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Hurricane
- Title
- Hurricane Lowell
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
FEMA page for DR-4952-HISource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026