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48 thoughts on “Extent Of Maui Disaster Expands Exponentially As Search/Rescue Begins”

  1. RegY

    I’m saddened by the devastation that has happened on Maui. A couple of years ago, we visited my sister in law, who lives near Makawao, she took us on a PWF cruise to see humpback whales. Afterwards, we ate at the restaurant across from the banyan tree. Then we walked along on the shops and we stopped at one jewelry store where I bought a necklace for my daughter for her 2022 high school grad gift.

    I currently work for the San Francisco water department and there are two special buildings dedicated to pumping seawater to provide emergency water for firefighting. There is also a high pressure water system from some of the reservoirs to provide the fire department with their regular supply of water. Maybe the hawaii head of emergency services can contact the SFPUC to see how our water system is set up to help them design a system to prevent future major fire issues. I hope that what we have in San Francisco can help Hawaii implement something similar to protect the islands. I’m also hoping to retire on Oahu in a couple of years and would hate to see any major fires happen again.

    My prayers and thoughts for all Hawaiians!

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  2. Mary&David C

    Our hearts are broken as we were just in West Maui (Kahana) for our 35th visit to Paradise. We live in Oregon and are way too familiar with wild fires they are unforgiving.
    We received a notification on our phones last night with a level 3 evacuating for the Lookout fire up the McKenzie River. It was shocking but a chance for people and pets to get away …houses can be replaced.
    I can only hope that from the ashes the resilient Aloha spirit is able to heal from this deviation. We are sending not just thoughts and prays but are contributing to funds for both humans and Maui humane society. I wish all of you peace and a safe recovery in this sad time. Aloha Nui

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  3. Al

    For over 10 years our Governors Mayors and officials knew this tragedy would happen and did nothing about it.
    Now we pay the price.

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