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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – As we method the one-month mark since Maui was ravaged by wildfires later this week, listed here are the latest updates on restoration efforts.
The confirmed dying toll stays at 115, the place it has stood for practically two weeks now.
58 victims have been recognized by Maui Police.
The Lahaina fireplace is now 100% contained, with the fires impacting 2,170 acres.
The Kula fireplace is 95% contained, and the Olinda fireplace is 90% contained.
Maui Fire Department says placing out the fires fully will take a while, however they guarantee that they pose no energetic risk to any communities.
Meanwhile, the unsafe water advisory continues for residents in some Lahaina and Upper Kula areas. Click right here for an interactive map to see in case you are impacted.
Saturday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy visited fire-ravaged Lahaina and held a press convention after touring the catastrophe space and talking with neighborhood leaders. McCarthy pledges, “we’ll be here for you.”
Here’s the latest from the county:
- ENTRY INTO DISASTER AREAS: At this time, residents are nonetheless not allowed to return to the catastrophe space in Lahaina. There can be a coordinated effort to develop a plan for the secure return of residents, with the catastrophe space restricted to licensed personnel solely.
- UNACCOUNTED INDIVIDUALS: Officials are in search of the general public’s assist in figuring out people reported unaccounted for following the Lahaina wildfire catastrophe.
- For extra information, click on right here.
- For these in search of info concerning those that are unaccounted for, the Family Assistance Center (FAC) is situated on the Hyatt Regency’s Monarchy Ballroom (200 Nohea Kai Drive, Ka’anapali). It is open each day from 10 a.m. to eight p.m.
- Maui County emphasizes that DNA samples taken are just for identification of wildfire victims and survivors, and won’t be saved or used for every other functions.
- Beware of phone scams: If you obtain a name from people or organizations claiming to be with “DNA Services” report it to the Maui Police Department at (808)244-6400.
- FUNERAL ASSISTANCE: Eligible funeral bills might embrace the cost of a casket or urn, funeral providers and transportation of the deceased and/or as much as two relations into the realm to establish your beloved, if that’s required by state/native authorities. To request funeral help, you should first apply to FEMA.
- For extra info, communicate to a FEMA specialist at any open Disaster Recovery Center. You can discover a Disaster Recovery Center by visiting: fema.gov/drc or calling the FEMA Helpline at (800)621-3362.
- HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REMOVAL: FEMA has been assigned to survey, take away, and eliminate hazardous materials from properties affected by the wildfires. As of Saturday, 9/2, EPA has accomplished work on 197 parcels as a part of Phase 1.
- TRANSPORTATION: Late-night vehicular entry into Lahaina is proscribed to West Maui residents, first responders and West Maui workers from 10 p.m. to six a.m.
- Evening roadblocks on Honoapi’ilani Highway (Highway 30) are situated at Ma’alaea and Waihe’e. The Maui Police Department will cite and tow automobiles parked on the Lahaina Bypass, the place there are no-parking indicators.
- RESOURCES: The County of Maui’s “Maui Nui Strong” website gives info on methods to donate, volunteer, supply providers and find help. Support info on the Maui Nui Strong website consists of assets for Financial Assistance, Government Services, Medical Care, Mental Health Services and extra.
- FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Here are the county’s factors of distribution:
- Food and provides can be distributed to West Maui residents at Lahaina Gateway, 325 Keawe St. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, 9/4, and Wednesday, 9/6.
- The outdated Kahului Safeway at 170 E. Wakea Ave. opens Monday, 9/4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as a brand new location to simply accept donations of non-perishable meals, water and paper provides solely.
- Donations will now not be accepted on the former location at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
- Feed My Sheep cellular meals distribution websites:
- 150 South Pu’unene Ave. in Kahului from 9:30 a.m. to 12 midday on Saturdays
- In the parking zone subsequent to Living Way Church, on the nook of Market and Mokuhau streets in Happy Valley from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays.
- The Maui Humane Society will proceed to supply donated pet provides and veterinary providers at a number of distribution websites island-wide. Click right here for more information.
- HEALTH ADVISORY: The state Department of Health is urging warning for residents and business house owners who’re allowed to return to their properties within the Lahaina space.
- Dangers embrace ash that will comprise poisonous and cancer-causing chemical compounds together with asbestos, arsenic and lead and particles together with damaged glass, uncovered electrical wires, nails, wooden, plastics and different objects.
- Unstable buildings and constructions might comprise hazardous supplies and will collapse and trigger damage.
- For extra details about suggestions for private protecting tools together with masks and related hazards, click on right here.
- MENTAL HEALTH AND CRISIS SUPPORT: The state Department of Health is providing disaster psychological well being providers and expanded hours for these experiencing emotional or psychological misery because of the Maui fires. For extra info, click on right here.
- VITAL RECORDS: For people impacted by the Maui Wildfires who want alternative very important information, an order could also be positioned on-line at vitrec.ehawaii.gov. The payment for an affected particular person’s first copy of a delivery or marriage certificates can be waived with a FEMA catastrophe help ID Number and/or a Lahaina residential handle.
- COMMUNITY INFORMATION BOARDS: New info boards at the moment are situated all through Maui to offer very important info to residents with restricted telecommunications talents. Click right here to see the places.
- COMMUNICATIONS: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has quickly waived sure eligibility guidelines to make sure that individuals receiving federal catastrophe help because of the Maui fires can simply apply for and enroll in Lifeline, a federal program that helps decrease the cost of telephone and web service for these in want. For extra info, click on right here.
- POSTAL SERVICE: Vacant PO Boxes at Post Offices throughout Maui can be quickly made obtainable at no cost to Lahaina residents who misplaced their houses or their Lahaina Downtown Post Office PO Boxes. Qualifying residents might request their free PO Boxes at any Maui put up workplace.
- The Wailuku Post Office is now not receiving or distributing mail for Lahaina residents. Lahaina residents who misplaced their houses, or reside in areas that are presently inaccessible, might decide up their mail from the “dutch door” within the foyer of the Lahaina Main Post Office. Service can be obtainable from 10 a.m. to five p.m., Monday by means of Saturday. The latest updates on mail service can be found by calling a recording at 808-423-6000.
To see the a full listing of Maui County’s press releases, click on right here.
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