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Five zones containing homes and commercial properties in Lahaina will reopen to residents and property owners from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, weather permitting, Maui County announced.
Zones 9A and 9B, include Front Street, Lahainaluna Road, Luakini Street, Papalaua Street, Waihie Street and Wainee Street. Zone 11A and 12A, including Dickenson Street, Front Street, Prison Street, Luakini Street and Wharf Street. There will be no maritime access in any of these zones.
Zone 12C, with is a rural zone opening, includes Honoapiilani Highway and Mill Street.
During the first two days of supported re-entry, access to the areas of Zones 9A, 9B, 11A, 12A and 12C will be from Kapunakea Street, turn left onto Front Street.
For access to zones 9A and 9B, turn left onto Papalaua Street. All vehicles will exit at Kapunakea Street.
Reentry vehicle passes will be required and will be distributed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday at the Lahaina Civic Center and the Kako'o Maui office at Maui Mall. Two vehicle passes will be available per property owner, and two vehicle passes will be available per rental dwelling. Optional personal protective equipment kits will be available during the vehicle pass distribution.
After the first two days of assisted reentry, passage through the checkpoint will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for area residents with a vehicle pass or ID.
The county cautioned that some residential and commercial properties in these zones have been deferred by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This means that residents and property owners may access and view their properties, but they will not be allowed to sift through debris. Notification for deferred properties will be provided during the vehicle pass distribution.
The following documents may be used to prove ownership or residency to receive a pass:
• Property deed/title or property tax records clearly showing the resident's name as the property owner. To access county tax records, visit www.mauipropertytax.com.
• Bills for utilities such as electricity, water or gas, addressed to the resident's name and property address. These bills should be recent and show consistent usage.
• Rental/lease agreement or receipt with the renter's name, landlord's name and property address.
• Hawaii driver's license with the resident's current address.
• Vehicle registration that can show the property address.
• Voter registration card listing the resident's address in Lahaina.
• Financial statements sent to the resident's Lahaina address.
• Insurance documents, such as homeowner's or renter's insurance policies with the resident's Lahaina address.
• Letter or other mail delivered to the address from an employer, public official, social service organization, local school or school district.
• Notarized affidavit from a property owner or landlord confirming residency or ownership.
Support services will be provided on-site, including water, shade, washing stations, portable toilets, medical and mental health care, Maui Bus transportation and language assistance. Transportation to and from hotels on Maui Bus circulator shuttles will have extended hours during the supported reentry days from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more details and a map of reopened zones, visit www.mauirecovers.org/recovery/reentry.