President Biden "spoke by phone with Hawaii Governor Josh Green after Governor Green completed a survey of destruction across Maui. The Governor provided the President with a firsthand update and assessment of Hawaii’s latest needs, and thanked the President for the support of FEMA and other federal agencies." -- White House on #MauiFires
Death toll from the #MauiFires now at 55 as firefighters continue to battle the flames. https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/live-maui-wildfire-photos-and-updates-lahaina-and-kula/ #Hawaii
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HHS declares public health emergency for #Hawaii. https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/08/11/hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-declares-public-health-emergency-hawaii-response-wildfires.html #MauiFires