NR 08-09-23 (Statement by Mayor Kawakami on the Maui and Big Island fires)

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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR

News Release

For Immediate Release: August 9, 2023

Statement by Mayor Kawakami on the Maui and Big Island fires

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami issues the following statement on the current wildfire emergency affecting Maui and Hawai‘i counties.

“Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Maui and the Big Island as they continue to respond to the devastating wildfires in their communities. Seeing the images of the destruction on Maui leaves me speechless. Residents have lost their homes and businesses, and some are still unaccounted for. We pray for our first responders as well as they continue to fight to keep their island and people safe. Kaua‘i stands ready to assist our neighbor counties in any way possible and we’ll continue to stay in contact with officials on both islands throughout this disaster.”

For updates on the Maui County fires, please visit their website www.mauicounty.gov, Facebook page www.facebook.com/countyofmaui, or on Instagram www.instagram.com/countyofmaui.

For updates on the Hawai‘i County fires, please visit their website www.hawaiicounty.gov, Mayor Mitch Roth’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/HIMayorMitch, or on Instagram www.instagram.com/himayormitch.

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