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 the following link in Red Lightning’s Website: https://www.red-lightning.com/kokua-for-lahaina.

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. (We do not 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 https://www.red-lightning.com/kokua-for-lahaina to complete the 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.

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.