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Maui wildfires one year later: state, federal and local authorities recap recovery
After marking one year since devastating wildfires swept through West Maui and Upcountry, state, county and federal leaders gathered to recap response and ongoing recovery. The fires destroying the town of Lahaina, claiming the lives of 102 people and leaving thousands displaced. The process toward recovery is ongoing with housing of wildfire survivors remaining a key focal point.
Maui wildfires one year later: Governor signs off on transition of Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration
As state, county and federal leaders gathered to reflect on the one year mark since the devastating Maui wildfires, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced he signed papers to “purposefully transition” Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration.
Biden-Harris administration leaders to join Hawaiʻi officials and survivors one year following the Maui wildfires
One year after the devastating wildfires that impacted the people of Maui, White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood Randall — representing President Biden — FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and US Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore Merrell will join county and state officials on Maui to commemorate the one year mark in support of the community.
Mayor Bissen traveling to D.C. to update federal partners, encourage continued disaster support
In the 10th month following Maui’s historic wildfires, Mayor Richard Bissen will travel to Washington, D.C., on the evening of Friday, June 14, to Sunday, June 23, 2024, to provide federal partners with updates on recovery and encourage continued support for disaster relief efforts.
6 month Maui wildfire update: Gov. Green says moratorium ‘not likely’ needed, sets sights on long-term housing policy
Today, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. expressed confidence that positive progress is being made in the transition of wildfire survivors from hotels to long-term housing, making a moratorium on short-term rentals “not likely.”
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tours Lahaina; pledges help to rebuild — and an investigation
On Saturday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy toured ravaged Lahaina — a place he has visited several times while on family vacations — and was moved by the “sheer devastation.”
Photo gallery: President Biden visits Lahaina wildfire disaster area on Maui
View photo galleries of the presidential visit to Lahaina Maui. President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Maui on Monday to assess the damage of the wildfire disaster area in Lahaina and meet with survivors and first responders who were impacted by the fires.
Biden tells Lahaina to applause: ‘We’re gonna build back better … but what you want’
President Joe Biden drew applause at the Lahaina Civic Center when he told about 400 survivors of the fire: “We’re gonna build back better. Better than you had. But what YOU want. What YOU need.”
Hurricane Hilary moving toward California; FEMA personnel in Hawaiʻi will not relocate
As Hurricane Hilary moves toward California, the FEMA administrator said no FEMA personnel responding to Maui recovery efforts would be relocated to the mainland.
Here’s what critical aid FEMA, federal partners are providing for Maui fire response, recovery
As fire containment efforts continue in Hawaiʻi, FEMA is working with its federal partners to provide immediate relief and lend support to the state-led and locally executed mission on the ground.
Walking along Front Street provides vivid picture of panic to escape fast-moving Lahaina fire
During a media viewing of the area on Saturday, with Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green and other officials, the sheer panic that West Maui residents and visitors experienced Tuesday trying to escape the blaze is evident.
