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Learn how Good360 supported Maui wildfire recovery efforts in Lahaina by delivering PPE, essential goods, and long-term housing support.
Maui Wildfire Recovery Efforts in Lahaina, Hawaii
The wildfires that swept through Lahaina and neighboring communities on the island of Maui marked a tragic event, resulting in the highest loss of life from a wildfire in the U.S. this century. The Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) estimates a staggering impact on 5,500 households, affecting 13,700 individuals, with over $5.9 billion in damages to public and private structures.
Coordinating Immediate Response in Maui
Good360’s Disaster Recovery Team is collaborating with Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency, Maui officials, FEMA Region IX, and Hawai’i VOAD to assess product needs. Despite an initial overflow of unsolicited goods, Good360 responded promptly to a direct request from Maui officials for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to safeguard volunteers and first responders working in hazardous conditions.
Delivering Critical PPE to Support First Responders
In collaboration with After the Fire USA, All Hands and Hearts, ISEA, and Healthcare Ready, Good360 identified high-priority safety needs.
ISEA members pledged more than $1 million in safety gear and PPE. In total, over 250,000 individual items were airlifted to Maui, including:
N95 respirators
High-visibility vests
Safety glasses and protective apparel
Hand and shoe protection
Face coverings and earplugs
First aid kits
Cooling solutions and electrolyte replenishment supplies
These critical supplies enabled volunteers and emergency personnel to safely continue debris removal, search operations, and community stabilization efforts.
Supporting Long-Term Housing and Recovery
Building on this impactful effort, Good360 is now focusing on creating Aloha (Love, Compassion, Mercy) Kits, which will include essential items like kitchenware, household goods, bedding, and more to transform hotel rooms into longer-term housing solutions. Good360 remains committed to collaborating with local nonprofits for sustained, long-term recovery efforts in the wake of this devastating wildfire.
