"Maui Wildfire Aftermath: Community Resilience and Economic Recovery"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
The overlooked community of Kula in Maui, devastated by a wildfire overshadowed by a larger disaster in Lahaina, faces ongoing challenges in cleanup and recovery. Residents have taken matters into their own hands, forming nonprofits and organizing cleanup efforts, while also focusing on preventing future disasters by restoring the ecosystem. Despite frustrations with government response, the community remains determined to rebuild and create a more resilient environment.