Nostr

There is a lot of misinformation being spread.

The primary thing that is not being talked about and hidden is the number of casualties. Locals suspect the number is over a thousand.

They have blocked the road in and out in my opinion to control this information.

People in west Maui are trapped in that they have perfectly comfortable homes but no services and if they leave they are not allowed to return.

The cause of the fire was certainly a typical summer fire on the wrong day with the crazy high winds for spreading it. The winds that day were so crazy.

The fires actually started Monday evening as we could see the smoke on Oahu, and by Tuesday 1am they were starting to attack peoples houses. Fire crews on Maui were spread very thin, and what was thought to be an under control fire then flared up in the high winds and got out of control in Lahaina town.

I do think there are legitimate reasons for blocking access to west Maui, as there are lots of hazards, down power lines, unstable buildings.

But I also think the state is trying to hide the reality of the casualties and it’s own failures of readiness

086564b2... 2y ago

Wonder why the mainstream media in Hawaii is not talking about the larger number of casualties? Even if they said it was for example “possibly in the hundreds to thousands?” or whatever the majority of on the ground locals think?

Are big helicopters (military) bringing in food and aid?

On the ground aid all over the place? (Military for example)

Just asking.

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🐢 2y ago

Because it’s difficult to even estimate.

Locals are doing so through coconut wireless, but people are quite literally ashes. It’s very difficult to have any idea yet.

Very little of the damaged area has been combed through. The local news is reporting the verified numbers being announced by authorities.

Hawaii doesn’t have a lot of resources. Cadaver dogs are on the islands are very few, there are extras are being brought from the mainland today.

Resorts in west Maui are helping to deliver resources like water and food to those trapped in west Maui, and I know coast guard and navy has helped deliver supplies using their equipment.

National guard is mobilized and command structure in place.

There are also a lot of other factors hampering efforts. For example, the other day when the roads were opened for access, people left the main road and ventured into Lahaina town without permission. This makes it difficult to trust people to leave the damaged areas alone as they still need to be searched for victims.

086564b2... 2y ago

Prayers sent for everyone.