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No-cost surveying and smoke remediation for wildfire survivor homeowners

Deadline:

February 25, 2025

On January 22, 2025, Red Lightning announced a new initiative offering no-cost surveying services to homeowners affected by the 2023 Lahaina fires. In collaboration with The Salvation Army, HCL, and other partners, Red Lightning is expediting the surveying process to assist in the rebuilding journey.

How to Apply:1. Eligibility: Homeowners directly impacted by the 2023 Lahaina fires.

2. Complete the Eligibility Form: https://www.red-lightning.com/kokua-for-lahaina

3. Next Steps: After submission, you’ll receive a Right of Entry (ROE) and Funding Referral Form.

4. Scheduling: Once approved, we’ll coordinate the survey with our partners.Important Dates:•

Wave 1 Application Deadline: February 25, 2025. Spaces are limited and services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Don’t miss this opportunity to facilitate your property’s recovery.

Red Lightning, a non-profit organization dedicated to community recovery and resilience, is pleased to announce a new initiative aimed at providing
surveying services to homeowners impacted by the devastating 2023 Lahaina fires. Working in coordination with The Salvation Army, HCL and implementing partners, the program is designed to speed up the surveying process for affected residents through bulk batching resulting in economies of scale.


No-Cost Surveying Services for Eligible Homeowners

Homeowners who need these survey services are encouraged to fill out an eligibility form available through Red Lightning’s website.


Program Overview

Eligibility:

This program is for homeowners directly impacted by the 2023 Lahaina fires still seeking surveying.
Step 1: Fill Out an Eligibility Form at the provided link.
Step 2: Shortly after, we will send out an ROE and Funding Referral Form.
Step 3: If approved, Red Lightning will schedule the survey with implementing partners. (They donot have a time frame, and availability / speed will depend on number of applicants).
Step 4: Sign Final Receipt form (May be required in Kahului).


While services will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, resources are limited and Red

Lightning reserves the right to reschedule or deny applicants depending on timing of implementation and available funding or resources.


Wave 1 Deadline: Applications for Wave 1 must be submitted by February 25, 2025.


Survey Deliverables:
Approved recipients will receive survey drawings detailing topographical and boundary data for their properties. Please note that this is not a cash grant or reimbursement program and these services are non-transferrable.


Information Sharing: The information provided on the eligibility forms will be shared with Red Lightning’s implementing partners, including case managers, potential funders, and surveyor teams, in order to efficiently process applications and coordinate the surveying work.


How to Apply

Eligible homeowners should visit Red Lightning's website to complete the eligibility forms, or click the links below: 

Lahaina Survivor Smoke Remediation

If you are a resident of Lahaina in need of assistance with smoke remediation, please complete this Red Lightning Lahaina Resident Form here.

Lahaina Land Survey Eligibility

Red Lightning is coordinating survey planning for home owned lots impacted by the Lahaina fires with the aim to speed the process for the community.

Lahaina Land Survey Eligibility Form

As spaces are limited, homeowners are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they can take advantage of this opportunity.


For additional information or assistance, applicants can contact Red Lightning by email at surveys@redlightning.com or call 808-866-2248.

🤝Together, we can rebuild and strengthen our community.


About Red Lightning

Red Lightning is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing emergency response and recovery services to communities affected by natural disasters. We work collaboratively with local stakeholders, government agencies, and private partners to address urgent needs and support long-term recovery efforts.

For more details or assistance, contact Red Lightning at adam@redlightning.com or surveys@redlightning.com, or call or call 808-866-2248.

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