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Presenter says Lahaina recovery shows progress; 539 permits pulled, about 600 units complete
Summary
A presenter on site in Lahaina reported that about 539 building permits have been pulled, roughly 600 housing units are completed and about 500 more are planned, and that victims will receive cash assistance from a community development block grant, disaster recovery funds and a settlement with Hawaiian Electric.
A presenter speaking from Lahaina Town said the community is making tangible progress toward recovery, reporting, “We’ve got about 539 building permits pulled.”
The presenter added that “we’ve got about 600 units already built, and we’ve got at least another 500 units on deck,” describing those numbers as part of visible reconstruction activity in the town. The update noted those counts are approximate.
The presenter said cash assistance to affected residents will come from multiple sources, naming a community development block grant (disaster recovery funds) and “the settlement with Hawaiian Hawaiian Electric.” The presenter characterized those sources as part of the broader financial support helping victims rebuild.
While expressing cautious optimism, the presenter acknowledged remaining work: “We’ve got a long way to go, but you can see the physical progress and you can see people putting their lives back together.” No formal timetable for completion was provided in the remarks.
The brief on-site update focused on permit and housing counts and funding sources; the presenter did not announce new policies, votes, or next procedural steps during this statement.
