As good as Hawaii’s warning system is, it needs to be improved.
Tag: Lahaina (Hawaii)
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Hawaiian Electric Was Warned of System Fragility Before Maui Wildfire
The utility knew it needed to upgrade its equipment but did not make changes that could have reduced risks of fires, energy experts said.
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Maui Fire Refugees Are Temporarily Housed in Hotel Rooms
People who lost their homes in last week’s fire increasingly are being housed in hotels a few miles away.
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Maui’s Emergency Management Chief Resigns After Questions About Hawaii Fire Response
The chief, Herman Andaya, cited his health in stepping down. His agency’s decision not to sound emergency sirens as wildfires neared Lahaina had drawn scrutiny.
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Maui Emergency Management Chief Resigns: Hawaii Wildfires Latest News
The sudden departure comes a day after the chief defended not using outdoor alert sirens. The official death toll has reached 111 people and is expected to climb.