WASHINGTON -- As federal, state and county emergency responders increase their presence in Hawaii, they join forces with non-profit partners to begin addressing the immediate needs of survivors affected by the devastating wildfires.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell are in Hawaii meeting with state and local officials, as well as first responders and volunteers who have helped save lives since the fires began.
“The firefighters in Maui County are to be commended for their heroic firefighting efforts," said Dr. Moore-Merrell. “As the fire quickly out-paced suppression efforts, they kept fighting even as many of them have lost their homes. As I talk with them during our station visits, they are extremely passionate about remaining on duty, while being encouraged to take appropriate rest for their own physical and mental well-being."
Wailuku, Hawaii (Aug. 12, 2023) - FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell (left), U.S. Fire Administrator Moore-Merrell (right) and Hawaii Gov. Josh Green tour Maui wildfire damages.
Wailuku, Hawaii (Aug. 12, 2023) - U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell (right) speaks with Wailuku Fire Chief Bradford Ventura concerning the ongoing response to the Hawaii wildfires and working with FEMA and our federal partners.
Wailuku, Hawaii (Aug. 12, 2023) - FEMA Administrator Criswell, Hawaii Governor Green and the US Fire Administration and other partners tour Maui wildfire damage.
Wailuku, HI (Aug. 12, 2023) - Hawaii Governor Green speaks with emergency response official in Wailuku.
Wailuku, Hawaii (Aug. 12, 2023) - American Red Cross officials discuss the ongoing response to the Maui wildfires, working with FEMA and federal partners.
Wailuku, HI (Aug. 12, 2023) - FEMA officials discuss Hawaii Wildfires response with the US Army Corps of Engineers and federal partners.
Maui, Hawaii (Aug. 13, 2023) - The first of 32 generators arrive at the FEMA staging area in Maui.
Maui, Hawaii (Aug. 13, 2023) - Emergency supplies arrive for Maui Wildfire survivors.
Source: Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency