Maui County announces interim and permanent safe parking sites for houseless residents
Maui County is relocating its safe parking program after storm flooding, a short-term disruption for people living in their vehicles but a step toward a more stable long-term setup.
- The safe parking site in Kahului is moving to Pu'unene after heavy flooding during recent storms.
- The new temporary site sits off the road and should be ready in six weeks.
- The county is also working on a permanent site on county-owned land in Kahului.
- Flood damage at the old location forced the move, showing how exposed the program was to weather.
Outlook: People using the program face a wait of several weeks before the interim site opens, with a permanent location still in the works.