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Hawaii Power Utility Takes Responsibility for First Fire on Maui, But Faults County Firefighters
Aug 29 2023 // Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out...
FEMA Has Paid Out $5.6M so far to Hawaii Wildfire Survivors
Aug 24 2023 // The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it has approved more than $5.6 million in assistance to nearly 2,000 households in Maui so far as the federal government tries to help survivors of the devastating...
Maui Fire Victims Pursue Legal Tactic That Led to $13.5B California Settlement
Aug 23 2023 // Hawaii property owners are seizing on a legal shortcut used by fire victims in California to secure compensation from Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. for damages following the fires that ravaged Maui. The strategy, which...
Moody’s RMS Estimates $4B to $6B in Economic Losses from Hawaii Wildfires
Aug 22 2023 // Moody’s RMS issued estimates on Tuesday showing economic losses from the recent Lahaina Conflagration and Kula wildfires in Hawaii at $4 billion to $6 billion. The loss estimate reflects property damage, contents,...
Severe Weather Set to Boost US Disaster Funding Needs, FEMA Says
Aug 22 2023 // Growing extreme-weather risks mean President Joe Biden’s expected request for billions in extra disaster-relief funding might not be enough for the next fiscal year, FEMA head Deanne Criswell said. Biden’s...
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