Fires! Oh no! (Lahaina: airport, donations, money)

[PAhippo]

Originally Posted by Tantalust

Sweet.

Now you can give here:

https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

glad you mentioned this. was trying to find a place to donate to that wasn't greedy and settled on this one.




Those poor people.

[Tantalust]

Originally Posted by PAhippo

glad you mentioned this. was trying to find a place to donate to that wasn't greedy and settled on this one.
Those poor people.

Link was in Mikala's suggestion. They seem legit.

[trinity1111]

Originally Posted by Tantalust

Mikala,
In tears here.

What's the most effective way to donate right now?
Thank-you
Tantalust

ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ CAUTIONS THOSE SEEKING TO DONATE TO VICTIMS OF THE MAUI WILDFIRES TO AVOID SCAMS
As Hawai‘i residents start to organize resources and solicit donations to help the victims of wildfires devastating West Maui, Attorney General Anne Lopez is alerting residents to use caution when choosing where to send their money and donations.
“I know that the people of Hawaiʻi will come to the aid of our families, neighbors and communities,” says Attorney General Lopez. “We are already seeing various fundraising efforts being promoted on social media platforms and online. In moments of crisis, we all must be extra vigilant against bad actors who try to take advantage of people’s goodwill.”
Before making a donation, all donors are urged to keep following tips in mind:
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[PAhippo]

Originally Posted by Tantalust

Link was in Mikala's suggestion. They seem legit.

didn't realize the link was to the same site.

[RosieSD]

Originally Posted by TG19J

Hearing stories about how folks barely had time to escape the flames, no warnings. My family is on Oahu and didn't really hear about how bad this really was. This may end up being one of the deadliest US wildfires in recent history.

The deadliest wild fire in recent U.S. history was the 2018 Camp Fire in California, when 85 people died. I pray that number will not be topped in this, or future, wildfires.

Wildfires seldom give warnings, especially at night. If the winds are blowing hard (as they were here), then the fire moves quickly and often erratically. Even if the wind isn't blowing, once a wildfire gets going it can create it's own wind, generated by the flames.

And you can see a fire on a distant hillside and think you are safe while meanwhile embers are blowing starting fires closer to where you are without you realizing new fires are starting. Having been through several wildfires that came within yards of my home in So. California, they are very scary to witness because they move so quickly and unpredictably.

Again, my thoughts are with everyone affected, especially those who have lost loved ones.

[elan]

Originally Posted by hikernut

I hope Futuremauian is okay. He's said he lives in west Maui.

Okay, I had a wrong posted date and edited. I hope he's okay too.

[Mikala43]

Originally Posted by RosieSD

The deadliest wild fire in recent U.S. history was the 2018 Camp Fire in California, when 85 people died. I pray that number will not be topped in this, or future, wildfires.

Wildfires seldom give warnings, especially at night. If the winds are blowing hard (as they were here), then the fire moves quickly and often erratically. Even if the wind isn't blowing, once a wildfire gets going it can create it's own wind, generated by the flames.

And you can see a fire on a distant hillside and think you are safe while meanwhile embers are blowing starting fires closer to where you are without you realizing new fires are starting. Having been through several wildfires that came within yards of my home in So. California, they are very scary to witness because they move so quickly and unpredictably.

Again, my thoughts are with everyone affected, especially those who have lost loved ones.

The Camp fire was terrifying. So was the Tubbs fire that took my sister's home. I know that Maui and the Tubbs both had winds 60 mph or more.

So sad.

[hikernut]

Originally Posted by elan

He hasn't posted since July 4. He could be on vacation. I hope he's okay too.

His profile shows last activity was Monday night. Hopefully they bugged out and got to a shelter. He had two grandkids living with him.

Here's a post where he describes his location in more detail. I'm not familiar with the area, or where all the fire damage is located.

https://www.city-data.com/forum/cali...l#post63665323


I've been reading this forum because we were planning a trip to Maui this coming winter. I still have a couple of vacation research tabs open in my browser.

[elan]

(I edited my post about the 4th) So he's in Honokowai, an instructor took my husband and daughter diving there. My husband later got certified in Maui.

[Wile E. Coyote]

Originally Posted by Mikala43

https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=12656

Yes, I remember him explaining that once. He worked there also and his two grandsons. I hope we hear from him. But, he's got his hands full right now if nothing else.