Hawaii Wildfire Disaster Response
Please let us know if you are involved with any disaster relief programs or the animals being evacuated.
If you NEED local Maui help, contact:
Dr. Laurie Gaines, Director of Medical Services, Maui Humane Society
Office: (808) 877-3680; Fax: (808) 877-5033; lgaines@mauihumanesociety.org
www.mauihumanesociety.org
If you ARE WILLING to help (or need help from the other islands), please reach out to Dr. Nathaniel Lam (808-439-1818; dogtorlam@gmail.com), or sign up here.
Disaster Relief Donations and Veterinary Relief Sign-Ups
On Oahu, Dr. Nathan Lam has graciously offered to be a hub to collect inventory. Dr. Lam can come pick the items up from anywhere you are or you can drop them off at VCA Family/OVSC in Pearl City (98-1254 Kaahumanu St. Pearl City.
On Maui, Kihei Vet has offered to be a point of distribution if Maui Humane Society gets overwhelmed. Contact Jessica Blaney 808-446-2429; jessicablaneykvc@gmail.com
*Crates/kennels are critically needed at the evacuation shelters*
Contact HVMA if you have other questions, concerns, or suggestions at public_relations@hawaiivetmed.org.
Please join our Facebook page for the most up to date communication among the vet community (vets only but HVMA membership not required)
Additional information from our AVMA colleagues:
AVMA Trust has identified that there are 92 insured veterinarians on the islands, and they are sending out specific communication today to all those insured to help to navigate any claims or other communication that needs to take place.
There are AVMF disaster grants that may be of help to some members.
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Disaster reimbursement grants for veterinary medical care, up to $5,000 may be issued per grantee for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by veterinarians providing emergency veterinary medical care to animal victims of disasters.
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Disaster relief grants for veterinarians & veterinary students, up to $2,000 may be issued per grantee for out-of-pocket expenses incurred immediately following a disaster. Copies of receipts or other approved documentation must be submitted along with the application form.
AVMA has several resources on disaster preparation, including:
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/disaster-preparedness
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