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natural-disasters2 years ago

"Over 1,000 People Missing in Hawaii Wildfires, Governor Reports"

Hawaii Governor Josh Green stated that over 1,000 people are still unaccounted for following the devastating wildfires in Maui County. Search and rescue operations have covered 85% of the impacted area, but the remaining 15% may take weeks to search due to the need to peel back structures. Green expressed concerns that some remains may be impossible to recover meaningfully due to the intensity of the fire. He also addressed the issue of emergency sirens not being sounded, explaining that historically, they are used for tsunamis and hurricanes, not fires.

via Yahoo News|
#emergency-sirens#hawaii#natural-disasters
natural-disasters2 years ago

Hawaii Wildfires: Governor Vows Rebuilding as Death Toll Rises and Many Remain Unaccounted

Hawaii Governor Josh Green revealed that over 1,000 people are still unaccounted for following the devastating wildfires in Maui County. Search and rescue operations have covered 85% of the impacted area, but the remaining 15% may take weeks to search due to the need to peel back structures. Green expressed concerns that some remains may be impossible to recover meaningfully due to the intensity of the fire. He defended the decision not to sound emergency sirens, stating that they are typically used for tsunamis and hurricanes, and using them for wildfires could have caused more harm.

via The Hill|
#emergency-sirens#hawaii#natural-disasters
disasters2 years ago

Silent Sirens and Outrage: Maui's Controversial Wildfire Response

Officials in Maui, Hawaii, are defending their decision not to activate the county's emergency sirens during the recent wildfires, despite having the largest system of outdoor alert sirens in the world. Residents and experts have suggested that the sirens could have helped people escape danger more quickly. However, officials argue that alerts sent to cell phones, TVs, and radios were a more effective means of conveying emergency messages. They also expressed concerns that activating the sirens would have caused confusion and potentially led residents to evacuate towards the fire instead of to safety. The use of sirens will be considered in the comprehensive review of the response to the fire.

via The Hill|
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