Maui Wildfires: White House, DOD, FEMA, and Police Chief's Response and Recovery Efforts
President Joe Biden received a memo warning of a storm hitting Hawaii, but instead, wildfires broke out. The White House responded by immediately briefing the president and deploying FEMA personnel to assist with fire management. Biden faced criticism for his initial silence on the situation but later committed to providing every asset needed for ongoing recovery efforts. FEMA has provided assistance, including funds and resources, and there are over 600 federal personnel on the ground coordinating disaster efforts. The US Coast Guard, Navy Third Fleet, and US Army are also supporting recovery, and plans are being made to address housing and energy grid resilience.
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- DOD, FEMA Fully Engaged in Maui Recovery and Assistance Efforts Department of Defense
- Maui police chief praises grit and resolve in exclusive interview KHON2
- Press conference for the Lahaina community to address responses to wildfires KITV
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