In a show of solace, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a sudden detour from their Lake Tahoe vacation to visit Maui, addressing the aftermath of the recent wildfires that have tragically claimed over 100 lives since August 8. Upon landing at Kahului Airport, the Bidens took a moment to express their condolences to Hawaii Governor Josh Green, his wife Jaime, and members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation.
The historic town of Lahaina, which once bustled with 13,000 inhabitants, now bears the brunt of the inferno’s destruction. The president, after receiving a comprehensive aerial tour, is set to meet with first responders and discuss the unfolding situation with local officials.
Pledging federal support, Biden has appointed Bob Fenton from the Federal Emergency Management Agency as the chief coordinator for Maui’s wildfire response, aiming to streamline the immense recovery that lies ahead. With almost every structure in Lahaina decimated, long-term rebuilding is inevitable.
Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) paints a distressing picture, sharing that 85% of the impacted area has been combed through, yet nearly 2,000 residents are without electricity and 10,000 lack telecom services. Complicating matters, essential documents necessary for survivors to enroll in extended aid programs were destroyed.
The Maui community comes together in solidarity, seeking strength in unity as they navigate the path to recovery and rebuilding. Keep posted for more Maui wildfire updates.
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