Maui's Wildfires

[PAUL161]

Total destruction of Maui! Our heart goes out to the people of Maui. I can't imagine of being in a situation like this where a complete city is destroyed! So many lives were lost, so many people lost everything. So sad.

 

[DrEntropy]

It nearly defies imagination. Video coverage is terrifying.

 

[NutmegCT]

Very sad for all those people in Lahaina and other areas, losing just about everything.

Sad also that the Hawaii state-wide emergency alert system had just been tested on August 1 - but evidently didn't alert anyone about the fires.

MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST FOR AUGUST 2023

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ‘OIHANA PILI KAUA Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST FOR AUGUST 2023 For Immediate Release: July 28, 2023 […]

dod.hawaii.gov

Maui fires death toll rises to 80, marking deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii history

Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.

www.cbsnews.com

Ways to help:

The American Red Cross​

Disaster workers from the American Red Cross are in Maui, "working around the clock to help those affected," the group says. To donate, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767), or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

The Hawai'i Community Foundation​

The Hawai'i Community Foundation is accepting donations through its Maui Strong Fund. The foundation has already raised $1 million to help fire victims, Hawaii News Now reports. To donate, visit the fund's website. For questions or additional information, please contact Donor Services at donorservices@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5560.

Maui United Way​

Maui United Way, founded in 1945, works to address Maui's vital needs by focusing on education, income and health. The organization has set up a Maui Fire and Disaster Relief Donations Page. All donations are processed online. > Maui Fire and Disaster Relief Donation Page <

Maui Food Bank​

Maui Food Bank provides "safe and nutritious food" to anyone in Maui County who is at risk of going hungry, the organization says. Maui Food Bank also donates food to disaster relief efforts on the island. "With every $1 donated, the Maui Food Bank can provide 4 meals to the hungry living in our island community," the food bank pledges. To donate, visit the food bank's website > Donate - Maui Food Bank <

 

[charlie74]

There are reports of over 1000 missing…

I have been to Maui and Lahaina but not for many years. I remember the islands beauty and friendly people as though it was much more recently.

Thanks for posting the links for aid; this is a tragedy indeed.

 

[AngliaGT]

Sobering when you hear of vehicles found with burned bodies inside.