President Biden pledged Tuesday that he would visit Hawaii as criticism mounts over his response to the devastating wildfires that have left at least 99 dead and destroyed the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui.
pledged Tuesday that he would visit Hawaii as criticism mounts over his response to the devastating wildfires that have left at least 99 dead and destroyed the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui.
“The deadliest wildfire in more than a hundred years,” Mr. Biden said. “A whole city destroyed. Generations of native Hawaiian history turned to ruin.”noted that he had approved Hawaii Gov. Josh Green’s request for a federal disaster declaration and that 500 federal personnel had been deployed to Hawaii. He also said he had spoken to Mr. Green and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.
said he has directed Ms. Criswell to streamline the aid process and, so far, Mr. FEMA had approved 50,000 meals, 75,000 liters of water, 500 beds, 10,000 blankets, and other forms of shelter to residents.It was the president’s most extensive remarks on the Hawaii devastation so far.
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