Days after the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina, those staying nearby say private volunteers have served as far more of a lifeline than federal and local agencies.
Tag: Maui (Hawaii)
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Warning Sirens Never Sounded on Maui, State Official Says
None of the 80 warning sirens placed around the island were activated in response to the devastating Lahaina fire, a spokesman for Hawaii’s emergency management agency confirmed.
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After Maui Fires, Locals Fear Being Shut Out of Recovery
Hawaii has long endured battles for resources among developers, tourists, Natives and workers. Now, many who lost homes and jobs wonder if there will be a place for them in Lahaina.
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After the Maui Fires, Hawaii Will Reinvent Itself Once Again
Like other island dots in our rising oceans, Hawaii is unusually imperiled and must do something about planetary crisis.