County Update

Some updates below as they come in:

Aug. 22, 2023 Areas of Upcountry Maui remain under unsafe water advisory

The County of Maui is urging residents in a number of Upcountry areas, including Upper Kula and Keokea, to stop using tap water, effective immediately, while an unsafe water advisory remains in effect. Only bottled water should be used for drinking, food preparation and some hygienic purposes, including teeth brushing.

Several structures in the Upper Kula area were destroyed by the Kula wildfire, causing the water system in the area to lose pressure. The loss of pressure may have allowed harmful contaminants, including benzene and other volatile organic chemicals, to enter the water system. As a precaution, the state Department of Health and the County of Maui Department of Water Supply are advising residents of the affected area to stop using tap water.

At this time, tap water in the impacted Upcountry areas cannot be treated to make it safe for consumption. Residents in the affected area should not attempt to boil, freeze or filter the water before using it for drinking or food preparation.

In addition, residents in the impacted Upcountry areas should:

Limit their use of hot water
Limit shower time/bathing (use lukewarm water and ventilate area)
Use a dishwasher to wash dishes, and use air dry setting
Wash clothing in cold water
Avoid using clothes dryers (dry laundry outdoors)
Do not take baths
Do not use hot tubs or swimming pools
Do not use ice from automatic ice makers
Use proper ventilation when using water indoors

Potable water buffalo tankers are available at the following locations:

Crater Road
Copp Road
Kula Fire Station
Rice Park
Kula Community Center
Keokea

The Department of Water Supply is in regular consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State Department of Health (DOH), and Maui samples have been prioritized to allow for more samples to be tested at once.

The Department of Water Supply will continue to update residents and to conduct water quality sampling and testing, and the unsafe water advisory will remain in effect until it has been determined that the water is safe for drinking and cooking.

An unsafe water advisory also remains in effect for the Lahaina area. For more information on that advisory, please click here: https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=12679

8/18 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:15 P.M.

FIRE UPDATE

Despite rumors that the fires are still raging, there has been no forward spread of any of the fires for several days now, Maui Fire Department reported tonight, 8/18. Fire activity has been limited to isolated hot spots within the existing footprint. County fire investigators concluded the Kula and Olinda fires have distinct origins. As mapping is refined in coming days, estimated fire acreage may be adjusted.

Olinda fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 85% contained. Estimated 202 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 90% contained. Estimated 2,168 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Pulehu / Kihei fire (initially reported 8/8): Remains 100% contained. There are no active threats at this time.

* When a fire is 100% contained, it does not mean it has been extinguished. It means that firefighters have the blaze fully surrounded. A fire is declared “extinguished,” when fire personnel believe there is nothing left burning.

FATALITY UPDATE

Three additional deaths were reported by the Maui Police Department on Friday, increasing the total number of confirmed fatalities in the Maui Wildfire Disaster to 114. MPD did not release the identities of any new individuals on Friday. As of Friday night, the Maui Police Department reports that 78% of the area has been searched.

UNSAFE WATER ADVISORY

The Unsafe Water Advisory for Lahaina water system was expanded Friday, 8/18, to include the area from Kaniau Road to Leiali Parkway, the county Department of Water Supply announced. The advisory remains in effect for Lahaina and Upper Kula. Until further notice, residents in these areas should only use bottled water for things like drinking, brushing teeth, ice making and food preparation. At this time, residents in areas impacted by the unsafe water advisory are not able to treat the water in any way to make it safe to consume. Drinking water sites are set up in many areas of Lahaina and Kula. Water sampling will continue Sunday. Water testing will continue for some time to ensure drinking it is safe. When it comes to health and safety, the county must follow state Department of Health and federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations. For residents in the Lahaina and Upper Kula areas, updated maps of the areas impacted by the unsafe water advisory are available on the Department of Water Supply website, www.mauicounty.gov/water.

WEATHER

Rain associated with the remnants of post-tropical cyclone Fernanda is forecast to approach the state starting late Sunday and spread westward across the state on Monday and Tuesday. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast to occur Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning along windward and mountain slopes of Maui.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS (Due to privacy, no media allowed inside)

The number of survivors at six shelters around Maui dropped significantly over recent days as the American Red Cross is working to rapidly place survivors in hotel rooms. If a shelter closes in coming days, it’s because all survivors have moved into one of the hotels providing wraparound services. Open shelters are the best place for people to inquire about hotel emergency lodging. To find a shelter near you call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or download the free Red Cross Emergency app. Text “GETEMERGENCY” to 90999.

Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani (Internet)
War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku (Internet)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului (Internet)
Kings Cathedral Church, Kahului (Internet)
South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei (Internet)
Grace Bible Church, Kahului (Internet)

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Due to privacy, no media allowed on premises)

For those seeking information on loved ones, or anyone who remains unaccounted for, the Family Assistance Center (FAC) reloacted to the Hyatt Regency’s Monarch Ballroom, located at 200 Nohea Kai Drive in Kaʻanapali. The FAC is open daily, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. On Friday, staff continued to work with families and individuals to gather information and administer DNA swabs. For FAC details, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS. If you live on a neighbor island or the mainland, are the immediate family member (parent, sibling, or child) of a person missing as the result of the Maui wildfires, and you wish to provide a DNA sample to assist, call the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Honolulu Division at (808) 566-4300.

COUNTY-FACILITATED WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION SITES

Lahaina Gateway Center, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, will close Sunday, 8/20, for a staff break. Napili Plaza is open around the clock for food, water and other needs. Details on schedule for next week will be announced Sunday.

POWER RESTORATION

Hawaiian Electric is continuing to rebuild sections of the electric grid to safely restore service in parts of West Maui and Upcountry, focusing on critical circuits that serve businesses which provide essential services for local communities. More than 80% of the customers who lost electricity have their power back on. More than 90% of all customers on Maui have electricity. Approximately 1,800 customers in Olowalu, Lahaina and some surrounding areas remain without power. Hawaiian Electric has begun contacting those whose electricity may be restored beyond this week. Crews continue working to restore pocket outages in Upcountry.

DMVL SATELLITE OFFICE IN LAHAINA

The County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing’s Lahaina Satellite Office will reopen Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lahaina Gateway Center, 325 Keawe St., to assist West Maui residents whose Hawaiʻi driver’s licenses or Hawaiʻi State Identification cards have been lost or destroyed by wildfires. The daily satellite office opened 8/16. Also, DMVL locations around Maui will assist survivors. For more information, call (808) 270-7363.

HEALTH ADVISORY

The state Department of Health is urging caution for residents and business owners who are allowed to return to their properties in the Lahaina area. Dangers include ash that may contain toxic and cancer-causing chemicals including asbestos, arsenic and lead and debris including broken glass, exposed electrical wires, nails, wood, plastics and other objects. Unstable buildings and structures may contain hazardous materials and could collapse and cause injury. For more information about recommendations for personal protective equipment including masks and associated hazards, go to https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-advises-caution-for-residents-returning-to-west-maui-area/.

ROAD OPENING

Late-night access on the road to Lahaina is limited to West Maui residents, first responders and West Maui employees from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. All motorists may enter from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Maui Police Department will cite and tow vehicles parked at the Lahaina Bypass, where there are no-parking signs.

MATERIAL DONATIONS

Donations of non-perishable food, bottled water and hygiene products are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near a vacant unit in Queen Ka’ahumanu Center at the Kane Street entrance. No clothes at this time, please. The new site is a partnership among the county, the state via Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mahi Pono. Mahi Pono will provide staff for the facility and work under leadership of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters to coordinate food and supplies distribution. The collection site at War Memorial Complex field off Kanaloa Avenue was closed 8/14.

ONLINE RESOURCE HUB FOR RESPONSE EFFORTS TO MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER

An online, centralized hub to respond to the impacts of the Maui Wildfire Disaster was launched at mauinuistrong.info. The County of Maui Maui Nui Strong site offers information on how to donate, volunteer, offer services and look for support. It is administered through the county Office of Economic Development and will be utilized to connect people to resources and services.

TRANSPORTATION

Maui Economic Opportunity will offer free rides for medical appointments for people impacted by the fires who are sheltering at the South Maui Community Park Gymnasium and Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani. The service by reservation operates daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations can be made from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at (808) 877-7651.

Daily county shuttle service is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Central Maui shelters to go to Central Maui shopping and medical locations. Riders are required to call Roberts Hawaii for same-day reservations at (808) 871-4838. Mobility devices accommodated. Luggage and bags will be limited to what can be carried. For all other transportation needs, riders may use The Maui Bus.

WEST MAUI MEDICAL

Maui Health clinicians and physicians will continue providing first-aid, wound care, health and wellness checks and pharmacy services, including baby formula for all community members in need, regardless of health insurance, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lahaina Gateway and Napili Plaza this weekend. The Maui Health Community Medical Clinic will then move to Hyatt Regency Maui Hotel from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, 8/12, through Saturday, 8/26. For details, visit www.mauihealth.org/wildfire.

Kaiser Permanente is providing medical services to KP members and non-members at locations in Lahaina. Pharmacy courier services will be available at all three sites. These locations are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.
· Kaiser Permanente’s Mobile Health Vehicle at Lahaina Gateway: Providing first aid, pediatric services, and OB/GYN services. OB/GYN services began 8/14 and will be offered every Friday beginning 8/18.

Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at the Hyatt Regency Lahaina, Lahaina Ballroom, and Napili Market: Providing first aid services.

COMMUNICATION

Maui County updates are aired daily at noon on local radio stations. Sign up for press releases on mauicounty.gov.

FEMA OPENS DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER ON MAUI

Maui residents affected by the recent wildfires can apply for federal disaster assistance at a joint Disaster Recovery Center that operates daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the University of Hawaii Maui College, 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. Speak to FEMA specialists, get help registering for disaster assistance, connect with volunteer organizations and have access to federal and state resources.

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Aug. 18, 2023

8/18 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:15 P.M.

FIRE UPDATE

Olinda fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 85% contained. Estimated 202 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 90% contained. Estimated 2,168 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Pulehu / Kihei fire (initially reported 8/8): Remains 100% contained. There are no active threats at this time.

FATALITY UPDATE

UNSAFE WATER ADVISORY

WEATHER

EMERGENCY SHELTERS (Due to privacy, no media allowed inside)

Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani (Internet)
War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku (Internet)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului (Internet)
Kings Cathedral Church, Kahului (Internet)
South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei (Internet)
Grace Bible Church, Kahului (Internet)

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Due to privacy, no media allowed on premises)

COUNTY-FACILITATED WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION SITES

POWER RESTORATION

DMVL SATELLITE OFFICE IN LAHAINA

HEALTH ADVISORY

ROAD OPENING

MATERIAL DONATIONS

ONLINE RESOURCE HUB FOR RESPONSE EFFORTS TO MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER

TRANSPORTATION

WEST MAUI MEDICAL

Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at the Hyatt Regency Lahaina, Lahaina Ballroom, and Napili Market: Providing first aid services.

COMMUNICATION

Maui County updates are aired daily at noon on local radio stations. Sign up for press releases on mauicounty.gov.

FEMA OPENS DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER ON MAUI

8/17 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 10:20 A.M.

FIRE UPDATE

County fire investigators have concluded that the Kula and Olinda fires have distinct origins. As of today, 8/17, data for these fires will be reported separately. Hot spots in gulches, forests and other hard to reach places, along with land divisions and fences, make establishment of complete control lines difficult in the Upcountry fires. As mapping is refined in coming days, estimated fire acreage may be adjusted. On 8/16, Chinook helicopters dropped water on the perimeter of the active fires as preventative measures.

Olinda fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 80% contained. Estimated 202 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 89% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Pulehu / Kihei fire (initially reported 8/8): Remains 100% contained. The Pulehu/Kihei fire was declared 100% contained Saturday. There are no active threats at this time.

FATALITY UPDATE

The number of confirmed fatalities is 111, the Maui Police Department reported 8/16. Police reported that 40 percent of the area has been searched.

WEATHER

According to the National Weather Service, fairly dry and stable conditions are expected across the islands through Friday. Breezy trade winds today, 8/17, are forecast to remain through tonight, then weaken Friday through the weekend. Rain associated with the remnants of former tropical cyclone Fernanda is forecast to approach the state starting late Sunday and spread westward across the state on Monday and Tuesday. The highest rainfall amounts are forecast to occur Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning along windward and mountain slopes of Maui.

ROAD OPENING

The road to Lahaina reopened to all motorists from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., 8/16. Late-night access from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. is limited to West Maui residents, first responders and West Maui employees. All motorists may enter from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Maui Police Department will cite and tow vehicles parked at the Lahaina Bypass, where there are no-parking signs.

DMVL SATELLITE OFFICE IN LAHAINA

The County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing’s Lahaina Satellite Office will be available daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning 8/16 at Lahaina Gateway Center, 325 Keawe St., to assist West Maui residents whose Hawaiʻi driver’s licenses or Hawaiʻi State Identification cards have been lost or destroyed by wildfires. For more information, call (808) 270-7363. On Wednesday, 8/16, the division produced 32 temporary identifications to be delivered today, 8/17 in Lahaina.

RECENTLY RESTORED IN WEST MAUI

Hawaiian Electric reported Aug. 16 that power has been restored to more than 80% of customers who have been without electricity since the Maui Wildfire Disaster. Power has been restored to the Lahaina Civic Center and other areas. Work continues on infrastructure to support restoration in the West Maui area, where facilities that provide essential needs such as groceries and supplies are located. Approximately 2,000 customers in West Maui are without electricity. In Upcountry, crews continue to respond to pocket outages for an estimated 60 customers. There are more than 400 Hawaiian Electric employees and contractors from Maui, Oahu, Hawaii Island, Molokai and Lanai who are working to safely bring power back to our Maui communities. This includes construction crews and tree trimmers as well as line crews and other support teams.

All five emergency shelters have internet connection.

UNSAFE WATER ADVISORY

Water testing was performed for Lahaina and Upper Kula areas that were impacted by wildfires. The test samples went to Oahu and are being analyzed by the state Department of Health. Even if the initial testing is clear, it will take time and additional tests to confirm that the water is safe to drink.

For residents in Lahaina and Upper Kula areas, maps of affected areas in Upcountry and in Lahaina were recently released on the county Department of Water Supply website, www.mauicounty.gov/126/Department-of-Water-Supply. The advisory remains in effect for certain areas until further notice and states that residents should not drink and/or boil water. Bottled water should be used for all drinking, brushing teeth, ice making and food preparation until further notice. Residents are unable to treat the water in any way to make it safe. Drinking water sites are set up in many areas of Lahaina and Kula.

TRANSPORTATION

For all other transportation needs, riders may use The Maui Bus.

FEMA OPENS DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER ON MAUI

MATERIAL DONATIONS

Donations of non-perishable food, bottled water and hygiene products are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near a vacant unit in Queen Ka’ahumanu Center at the Kane Street entrance. The new site is a partnership among the county, the state via Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mahi Pono. Mahi Pono will provide staff for the facility and work under leadership of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters to coordinate food and supplies distribution. The collection site at War Memorial Complex field off Kanaloa Avenue was closed Monday, 8/14.

ONLINE RESOURCE HUB FOR RESPONSE EFFORTS TO MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER

An online, centralized hub to respond to the impacts of the Lahaina and Kula wildfire disaster was launched at mauinuistrong.info. The County of Maui Maui Nui Strong site offers information on how to donate, volunteer, offer services and look for support. It is administered through the county Office of Economic Development and will be utilized to connect people to resources and services.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS (Due to privacy, no media allowed inside)

Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani
War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku (Internet)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului
Kings Cathedral Church, Kahului
South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei

There were 166 people in shelters overnight Wednesday, according to the American Red Cross. Another 279 people were moved from shelters into temporary housing in hotel rooms.

WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION SITES

Lahaina Gateway Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Napili Plaza around the clock for County of Maui-facilitated food, water and other needs and supplies.

WEST MAUI MEDICAL

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesday, 8/15 to Friday, 8/18, Maui Health clinicians and physicians will provide first-aid, wound care, health and wellness checks and pharmacy services, including baby formula for all community members in need, regardless of health insurance, at Lahaina Gateway and Napili Plaza. For details, visit www.mauihealth.org/wildfire.

Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at the Hyatt Regency Lahaina, Lahaina Ballroom, and Napili Market: Providing first aid services.

COMMUNICATION

Text, not talk, is best for locations that have connectivity. Maui County updates will now be aired daily at noon on local radio stations. The final Civil Air Patrol Hawaiʻi Wing broadcast via loudspeaker was 8/16.

HEALTH ADVISORY

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Due to privacy, no media allowed on premises)

The Family Assistance Center, for those seeking information on loved ones and for those who are unaccounted for, is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu Street. Maui Emergency Management Agency and FAC staff will work with families and individuals to gather detailed information and administer DNA swabs.

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8/16 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:15 P.M.

FIRE UPDATE

Update: County fire investigators have concluded that the Kula and Olinda fires have distinct origins. As of today, 8/16, data for these fires will be reported separately. Hot spots in gulches, forests and other hard to reach places, along with land divisions and fences, make establishment of complete control lines difficult in the Upcountry fires. As mapping is refined in coming days, estimated fire acreage may be adjusted. Today, 8/16, Chinook helicopters dropped water on the perimeter of the active fires as preventative measures.

Olinda fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 85% contained. Estimated 1,081 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 80% contained. Estimated 202 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 89% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. There are no active threats at this time.
Pulehu / Kihei fire (initially reported 8/8): Remains 100% contained. The Pulehu/Kihei fire was declared 100% contained Saturday. There are no active threats at this time.

FATALITY UPDATE

The number of confirmed fatalities is 111, the Maui Police Department reported tonight, 8/16. The names of three victims of the Maui Wildfire Disaster were released tonight, 8/16, after their families were notified: Melva Benjamin (71) of Lahaina; Virginia Dofa (90) of Lahaina; and Alfredo Galinato (79) of Lahaina.

ROAD OPENING

The road to Lahaina reopened to all motorists from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. 8/16. Late-night access from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. is limited to West Maui residents, first responders and West Maui employees. All motorists may enter from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Maui Police Department will cite and tow vehicles parked at the Lahaina Bypass, where there are no-parking signs.

DMVL SATELLITE OFFICE IN LAHAINA

The County of Maui Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing’s Lahaina Satellite Office will be available daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning 8/16 at Lahaina Gateway to assist West Maui residents whose Hawaiʻi driver’s licenses or Hawaiʻi State Identification cards have been lost or destroyed by wildfires. For more information, call (808) 270-7363.

RECENTLY RESTORED IN WEST MAUI

Hawaiian Electric reported today, Aug. 16, that power has been restored to more than 80% of customers who have been without electricity since the Maui Wildfire Disaster. Power has been restored to the Lahaina Civic Center and other areas. Work continues on infrastructure to support restoration in the West Maui area, where facilities that provide essential needs such as groceries and supplies are located. Approximately 2,000 customers in West Maui are without electricity. In Upcountry, crews continue to respond to pocket outages for an estimated 60 customers. There are more than 400 Hawaiian Electric employees and contractors from Maui, Oahu, Hawaii Island, Molokai and Lanai who are working to safely bring power back to our Maui communities. This includes construction crews and tree trimmers as well as line crews and other support teams.

All six emergency shelters have internet connection.

Fuels/Minit Stop on Keawe Street in Lahaina, Shell on Kapunakea Street in Lahaina, Texaco Gas Station in Honokowai and Kahana Gateway Shell are open for gasoline.

UNSAFE WATER ADVISORY

TRANSPORTATION

Maui Economic Opportunity will offer free rides for medical appointments for people impacted by the fires who are sheltering at the South Maui Community Park Gymnasium and Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani. The service by reservation only began 8/15 and will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations can be made from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at (808) 877-7651.

For all other transportation needs, riders may use The Maui Bus.

FEMA OPENS DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER ON MAUI

Maui residents affected by the recent wildfires can apply for federal disaster assistance at a joint Disaster Recovery Center that opened today and will continue daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the University of Hawaii Maui College, 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. Speak to FEMA specialists, get help registering for disaster assistance, connect with voluntary organizations and have access to federal and state resources.

WEATHER

According to the National Weather Service, no impacts are expected from Tropical Storm Greg, which is passing south of the state. Tropical Storm Fernanda is forecasted to weaken and is shifting farther south and is expected to bring breezy trade winds today, 8/16, and Thursday, 8/17. The storm may bring increased rain, starting Monday, 8/21, and Tuesday, 8/22.

MATERIAL DONATIONS

Donations of non-perishable food, bottled water and hygiene products are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near a vacant unit in Queen Ka’ahumanu Center at the Kane Street entrance. The new site is a partnership among the county, the state via Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mahi Pono. Mahi Pono will provide staff for the facility and work under leadership of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters to coordinate food and supplies distribution. The collection site at War Memorial Complex field off Kanaloa Avenue was closed Monday, 8/14.

ONLINE RESOURCE HUB FOR RESPONSE EFFORTS TO MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER

An online, centralized hub to respond to the impacts of the Lahaina and Kula wildfire disaster was launched at mauinuistrong.info. The County of Maui Maui Nui Strong site offers information on how to donate, volunteer, offer services and look for support. It is administered through the Office of Economic Development and will be utilized to connect people to resources and services.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS (Due to privacy, no media allowed inside)

Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani
War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku (Internet)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului
Kings Cathedral Church, Kahului
Grace Bible Church, Kahului
South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei

WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION SITES

Lahaina Gateway Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Napili Plaza around the clock for County of Maui-facilitated food, water and other needs and supplies.

WEST MAUI MEDICAL

Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at the Hyatt Regency Lahaina, Lahaina Ballroom, and Napili Market: Providing first aid services.

COMMUNICATION

HEALTH ADVISORY

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Due to privacy, no media allowed on premises)

8/16 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 11:30 A.M.

FIRE UPDATE

Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 75% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Hot spots in gulches, forests and other hard to reach places, along with land divisions and fences, make establishment of complete control lines difficult.
Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/8): 85% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. Multiple fire crews are assigned to monitor and address any flareups. There are no active threats at this time.
Pulehu/Kihei fire (initially reported 8/8): Remains 100% contained. The Pulehu/Kīhei fire was declared 100 percent contained Saturday. Fire personnel are staying vigilant for flare-ups. There are no active threats at this time.
Puʻukoliʻi / Kaʻanapali fire (initially reported 8/11): One acre. Extinguished 8/12. Remains extinguished.

When a fire is 100% contained, it does not mean it has been extinguished. It means that firefighters have the blaze fully surrounded. A fire is declared “extinguished,” when fire personnel believe there is nothing left burning.

The National Guard has two military helicopters on standby for any immediate firefighting needs.

FATALITY UPDATE

The number of confirmed fatalities was 106, the Maui Police Department reported Tuesday 8/15. As of Wednesday morning, police reported that 35 autopsies had been completed and seven were identified, five by fingerprints and two by DNA. The names of two were released Tuesday, 8/15 after their families were notified. Sixteen DNA profiles have been obtained from human remains, and 52 samples have been collected from family members. To provide DNA samples to assist in identification, family members can go to the Family Assistance Center, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu St. The FBI is assisting with obtaining DNA samples from out-of-state family members.

WEATHER

According to the National Weather Service, no impacts are expected from Tropical Storm Greg, which is passing south of the state. Tropical Storm Fernanda is forecasted to weaken and is shifting farther south and is expected to bring breezy tradewinds today, 8/16, and Thursday, 8/17. The storm may may bring increased rain, starting Monday, 8/21, and Tuesday, 8/22.

ROADOPENING

Gov. Josh Green announced the opening of the road to Lahaina starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, 8/15, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, 8/16 for West Maui residents, first responders and West Maui employees. Starting Wednesday, 8/16, the road will be open to all motorists daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Late-night access from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. is limited to West Maui residents, first responders and West Maui employees.

The Maui Police Department will cite and tow vehicles parked at the Lahaina Bypass, where there are no-parking signs.

MATERIAL DONATIONS

Donations on non-perishable food, bottled water and hygiene products are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near a vacant unit in Queen Ka’ahumanu Center at the Kane Street entrance. The new site is a partnership among the county, the state via Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mahi Pono. Mahi Pono will provide staff for the facility and work under leadership of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters to coordinate food and supplies distribution. The collection site at War Memorial Complex field off Kanaloa Avenue was closed Monday, 8/14.

ONLINE RESOURCE HUB FOR RESPONSE EFFORTS TO MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER

An online, centralized hub called Maui Nui Strong, mauinuistrong.info designed to respond to the impacts of the Lahaina and Kula wildfire disaster was launched at mauinuistrong.info. The County of Maui site offers information on how to donate, volunteer, offer services and look for support. It is administered through the Office of Economic Development and will be utilized to connect people to resources and services.

WASTEWATER DISPOSAL FOR PRIVATE PUMPER TRUCKS

Private pumping trucks for wastewater systems in West Maui will be allowed to dispose of wastewater at Sewer Pump Station #1 on Halawai Street next to the Lahaina Wastewater Treatment Facility. For questions, call the Department of Environmental Management, Wastewater Reclamation Division at (808) 270-7417.

RECENTLY RESTORED IN WEST MAUI

Hawaiian Electric Co. reported on Monday, 8/14 that power was restored to all but 2,000 of the 12,400 customers who lost power in West Maui. The total doesnʻt include about 2,000 homes and businesses that were destroyed in the fire. Power was restored to the Lahaina Civic Center and nearby areas. HECO has 400 employees from across the state working on power restoration and shipped 26 specialized vehicles and equipment to Maui from Oahu.

All six emergency shelters now have internet connection.

Napili Plaza is open 24/7 and has power restored.

With power being restored in some areas of West Maui, Ohana Fuels/Minit Stop on Keawe Street in Lahaina, Shell on Kapunakea Street in Lahaina, Texaco Gas Station in Honokowai and Kahana Gateway Shell are open for gasoline.

UNSAFE WATER ADVISORY

Water testing was performed for Lahaina and Upper Kula areas that were impacted by wildfires. The test samples went to Oahu and are being analyzed by the state Department of Health.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS (Due to privacy, no media allowed inside)

Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani
War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku (Internet)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului
Kings Cathedral Church, Kahului
Grace Bible Church, Kahului
South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei

Overnight Tuesday, 8/15, 355 individuals were housed in shelters. No one was housed at the Grace Bible Church in Kahului.

WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION SITES

Lahaina Gateway Center and Napili Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for County of Maui-facilitated food, water and other needs and supplies.

WEST MAUI MEDICAL

Kaiser Permanente’s Mobile Health Vehicle at Lahaina Gateway: Providing first aid, pediatric services, and OB/GYN services. OB/GYN services began 8/14 and will be offered every Friday beginning 8/18.
Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at the Hyatt Regency Lahaina, Lahaina Ballroom, and Napili Market: Providing first aid services.

COMMUNICATION

Text, not talk, is best for locations that have connectivity. Maui County updates are repeated on radio stations at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. The Civil Air Patrol Hawaiʻi Wing broadcast by loudspeaker while flying between Lahaina and Kapalua to announce important public messages on Sunday, 8/13, Monday, 8/14, Tuesday, 8/15, and Wednesday, 8/16.

HEALTH ADVISORY

Thestate Department of Health is urging caution for residents and business owners who are allowed to return to their properties in the Lahaina area. Dangers include ash that may contain toxic and cancer-causing chemicals including asbestos, arsenic and lead and debris including broken glass, exposed electrical wires, nails, wood, plastics and other objects. Unstable buildings and structures may contain hazardous materials and could collapse and cause injury. For more information about recommendations for personal protective equipment including masks and associated hazards, go to https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-advises-caution-for-residents-returning-to-west-maui-area/.

TRANSPORTATION

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Due to privacy, no media allowed on premises)

The Family Assistance Center for those seeking information on loved ones and for those who are unaccounted for is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu Street. Maui Emergency Management Agency and FAC staff will work with families and individuals to gather detailed information and administer DNA swabs.

8/15/23 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 8:30 P.M. HST (GMT-10)

FIRE UPDATE

Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 75% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Hot spots in gulches, forests and other hard to reach places, along with land divisions and fences, make establishment of complete control lines difficult. During daylight hours, Monday, 8/14, air support was deployed to hit hot spots inside the perimeter.
Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/8): 85% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. Multiple fire crews are assigned to monitor and address any flareups. There are no active threats at this time.
Pulehu/Kihei fire (initially reported 8/8): Remains 100% contained. The Pulehu/Kīhei fire was declared 100 percent contained Saturday. Fire personnel are staying vigilant for flare-ups. There are no active threats at this time.
Puʻukoliʻi / Kaʻanapali fire (initially reported 8/11): One acre. Extinguished 8/12. Remains extinguished.

When a fire is 100% contained, it does not mean it has been extinguished. It means that firefighters have the blaze fully surrounded by a perimeter, inside which it can still burn. A fire is declared “extinguished,” when fire personnel believe there is nothing left burning.

The National Guard has two military helicopters on standby for any immediate firefighting needs.

FATALITY UPDATE

The number of confirmed fatalities was 106, the Maui Police Department reported Tuesday 8/15. Police identified two of them as Robert Dyckman, 74, of Lahaina and Buddy Jantoc, 79, of Lahaina. Three others have been identified, with police saying their names will be released when their families are notified. To provide DNA samples to assist in identification, family members can go to the Family Assistance Center, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu St.

MATERIAL DONATIONS

Donations on non-perishable food, bottled water and hygiene products are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near a vacant unit in Queen Ka’ahumanu Center at the Kane Street entrance. The new site is a partnership among the county, the state via Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mahi Pono. Mahi Pono will provide staff for the facility and work under leadership of Salvation Army and Feed My Sheep to coordinate food and supplies distribution. The collection site at War Memorial Complex field off Kanaloa Avenue was closed Monday, 8/14, with donations directed to the new site.

ONLINE RESOURCE HUB FOR RESPONSE EFFORTS TO MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER

ROAD CLOSURES

RECENTLY RESTORED IN WEST MAUI

All six emergency shelters now have internet connection.

Napili Plaza is now open 24/7 and has power restored.

UNSAFE WATER ADVISORY

Water testing was performed Monday 8/14 for Lahaina and Upper Kula areas that were impacted by wildfires. The tests got to Oahu and are analyzed by the state Department of Health.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS (Due to privacy, no media allowed inside)

Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani
War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku (Internet)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului
Kings Cathedral Church, Kahului
Grace Bible Church, Kahului
South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei

WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION SITES

Lahaina Gateway Center and Napili Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for County of Maui-facilitated food, water and other needs and supplies.

WEST MAUI MEDICAL

Since Monday,8/14, Kaiser Permanente has been providing medical services to KP members and non-members at locations in Lahaina. Pharmacy courier services will be available at all three sites. These locations are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.

Kaiser Permanente’s Mobile Health Vehicle at Lahaina Gateway: Providing first aid, pediatric services, and OB/GYN services. OB/GYN services began 8/14 and will be offered every Friday beginning 8/18.
Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at the Hyatt Regency Lahaina, Lahaina Ballroom, and Napili Market: Providing first aid services.

COMMUNICATION

HEALTH ADVISORY

TRANSPORTATION

New, daily, county shuttle service from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Central Maui shelters to go to Central Maui shopping and medical locations launched 8/13. Riders are required to call Roberts Hawaii for same-day reservations at (808) 871-4838. Mobility devices accommodated. Luggage and bags will be limited to what can be carried.

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Due to privacy, no media allowed on premises)

August 14, 2023

8/14 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:20 A.M.

FIRE UPDATE

Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 60% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Hot spots in gulches and other hard to reach places, along with land divisions and fences, make establishment of complete control lines difficult. During daylight hours, Monday, 8/14, air support will be deployed to hit hot spots.
Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/8): 85% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. Multiple fire crews are assigned to monitor and address any flareups. There are no active threats at this time.
Pulehu/Kihei fire (initially reported 8/8): Remains 100% contained. The Pulehu/Kīhei fire was declared 100 percent contained Saturday. Fire personnel are staying vigilant for flare-ups. There are no active threats at this time.
Puʻukoliʻi / Kaanapali fire (initially reported 8/11): One acre. Extinguished 8/12. Remains extinguished.

When a fire is 100-percent contained, it does not mean it has been extinguished. It means that firefighters have the blaze fully surrounded by a perimeter, inside which it can still burn. A fire is declared “extinguished,” when fire personnel believe there is nothing left burning.

FATALITY UPDATE

Maui Police Department around 9 p.m. on 8/13 said there are 96 confirmed fatalities.

ROAD CLOSURES

To expedite travel into West Maui, a system using access placards will begin Tuesday, 8/15 , to ensure efficient traffic management and prioritize the safety of all road users. Placards will be issued based on the following categories: West Maui residents; West Maui resort personnel; first responder personnel; medical personnel; utility personnel; county personnel; supply transport personnel; volunteer personnel. For details, visit the Maui Police Department website. Placards can be obtained at Keōpūolani Park (enter through Wahinepio Avenue and exit via Kanaloa Avenue) in Kahului and Napili Park between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. beginning Monday, 8/14. Olowalu and Launipuoko residents with placards will be allowed to enter and exit West Maui through Maʻalaea.

Access into West Maui via Kahakuloa for West Maui residents: Open.

Access into West Maui via Maalaea: Restricted for pre-approved.

Exit West Maui via Maalaea: Open.

Exit West Maui via Kahakuloa: Closed.

RECENTLY RESTORED IN WEST MAUI

Napili Plaza is now open 24/7 and has power restored.

With power being restored in some areas of West Maui, Ohana Fuels/ Minit Stop on Keawe Street in Lahaina and Kahana Gateway Shell are open for gasoline.

UNSAFE WATER ADVISORY

For residents in Lahaina and Upper Kula areas, maps of affected areas in Upcountry and in Lahaina were recently released on the county Department of Water Supply website. The advisory remains in effect for certain areas until further notice and states that residents should not drink and/or boil water. Bottled water should be used for all drinking, brushing teeth, ice making and food preparation until further notice. Residents are unable to treat the water in any way to make it safe. Drinking water sites are set up in many areas of Lahaina and Kula.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS (Due to privacy, no media allowed inside)

Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani
War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku (Internet)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului
Kings Cathedral Church, Kahului
Grace Bible Church, Kahului
South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei

Maui High School, Kahului - Closed 8/13. People staying at Maui High School shelter were transported to South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei. The American Red Cross reported 571 people were in shelters overnight on 8/14.

WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION SITES

Lahaina Gateway Center and Napili Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, 8/14, for County of Maui-facilitated food, water and other needs and supplies.

WEST MAUI MEDICAL

Maui Health clinicians and physicians from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, 8/14, will provide first-aid, wound care, health and wellness checks pharmacy services, including baby formula for all community members in need, regardless of health insurance, at Lahaina Gateway and Napili Park.

Starting today, 8/14, Kaiser Permanente will be providing medical services to KP members and non-members at three locations in Lahaina. Pharmacy courier services will be available at all three sites. These locations are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. For details, visit at kp.org/hawaii.

Kaiser Permanente’s Mobile Health Vehicle at Lahaina Gateway: Providing first aid, pediatric services, and OB/GYN services. OB/GYN services begin 8/14 and will be offered every Friday beginning 8/18.
Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at the Hyatt Regency Lahaina, Lahaina Ballroom: Providing first aid services.
Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at Napili Park: Providing first aid and pediatric services.

COMMUNICATION

Text, not talk, is best for locations that have connectivity. Maui County updates are repeated on radio stations at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Civil Air Patrol via air is also announcing important public messages.

TRANSPORTATION

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Due to privacy, no media allowed on premises)

The Family Assistance Center for those seeking information on loved ones and for those who are unaccounted for is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu Street. Maui Emergency Management Agency and FAC staff will work with families and individuals to gather detailed information and administer DNA swabs. The center launched 8/10.

Aug. 13, 2023

COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER UPDATE AS OF 9:45 P.M.

FIRE UPDATE

Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 60% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Hot spots in gulches and other hard to reach places, along with land divisions and fences, make establishment of complete control lines difficult. During daylight hours, Monday, 8/14, air support will be deployed to hit hot spots.
Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/8): 85% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. Multiple fire crews are assigned to monitor and address any flareups. There are no active threats at this time.
Pulehu/Kihei fire (initially reported 8/8): Remains 100% contained. The Pulehu/Kīhei fire was declared 100 percent contained Saturday. Fire personnel are staying vigilant for flare-ups. There are no active threats at this time.
Puʻukoliʻi / Kaanapali fire (initially reported 8/11): One acre. Extinguished 8/12. Remains extinguished.

FATALITY UPDATE
Maui Police Department around 9 p.m. said there are 96 confirmed fatalities.

ROAD CLOSURES
To expedite travel into West Maui, a system using access placards will begin tomorrow, 8/14, to ensure efficient traffic management and prioritize the safety of all road users. Placards will be issued based on the following categories: West Maui residents; West Maui resort personnel; first responder personnel; medical personnel; utility personnel; county personnel; supply transport personnel; volunteer personnel. For details, visit the Maui Police Department website.
Access into West Maui via Kahakuloa for West Maui residents: Open.
Access into West Maui via Maalaea: Restricted for pre-approved.
Exit West Maui via Maalaea: Open.
Exit West Maui via Kahakuloa: Closed.

RECENTLY RESTORED IN WEST MAUI
Napili Plaza is now open 24/7 and has power restored.
With power being restored in some areas of West Maui, Ohana Fuels/ Minit Stop on Keawe Street in Lahaina and Kahana Gateway Shell are open for gasoline.

UNSAFE WATER ADVISORY
For residents in Lahaina and Upper Kula areas, maps of affected areas in Upcountry and in Lahaina were recently released on the county Department of Water Supply website. The advisory remains in effect for certain areas until further notice and states that residents should not drink and/or boil water. Bottled water should be used for all
drinking, brushing teeth, ice making and food preparation until further notice. Residents are unable to treat the water in any way to make it safe. Drinking water sites are set up in many areas of Lahaina and Kula.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS (Due to privacy, no media allowed inside)
• Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani
• War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku (Internet)
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului
• Kings Cathedral Church, Kahului
• Grace Bible Church, Kahului
• South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei
Maui High School, Kahului - Closed today, 8/13. People staying at Maui High School shelter were transported this morning to South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei.

WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION SITES
Lahaina Gateway Center and Napili Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow, 8/14, for County of Maui-facilitated food, water and other needs and supplies.

WEST MAUI MEDICAL
Maui Health clinicians and physicians from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, 8/14, will provide first-aid, wound care, health and wellness checks pharmacy services, including baby formula for all community members in need, regardless of health insurance, at Lahaina Gateway and Napili Park.
Starting tomorrow, 8/14, Kaiser Permanente will be providing medical services to KP members and non-members at three locations in Lahaina. Pharmacy courier services will be available at all three sites. These locations are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. For details, visit at kp.org/hawaii.
• Kaiser Permanente’s Mobile Health Vehicle at Lahaina Gateway: Providing first aid, pediatric services, and OB/GYN services. OB/GYN services begin 8/14 and will be offered every Friday beginning 8/18.
• Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at the Hyatt Regency Lahaina, Lahaina Ballroom: Providing first aid services.
• Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at Napili Park: Providing first aid and pediatric services.

COMMUNICATION
Text, not talk, is best for locations that have connectivity. Maui County updates are repeated on radio stations at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Civil Air Patrol via air is also announcing important public messages.

TRANSPORTATION
New, daily, county shuttle service from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Central Maui shelters to go to Central Maui shopping and medical locations launched 8/13. Riders are required to call Roberts Hawaii for same-day reservations at (808) 871-4838. Mobility devices accommodated. Luggage and bags will be limited to what can be carried.

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Due to privacy, no media allowed on premises)
The Family Assistance Center for those seeking information on loved ones and for those who are unaccounted for is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu Street. Maui Emergency Management Agency and FAC staff will work with families and individuals to gather detailed information and administer DNA swabs. The center launched 8/10.

Aug. 13, 2023 8/13 COUNTY OF MAUI WILDFIRES UPDATE AS OF 3 P.M.

FIRE UPDATE
• Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): Now 60% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Three helicopters, four engines, two tankers and one utility are on-site. Hot spots in gulches and other hard to reach places, along with land divisions and fences, make this a difficult fire to contain.
• Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/8): 85% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. Five engines, three tankers and one ladder are on-site. Search and recovery continues.
• Pulehu/Kihei fire (initially reported 8/8): Remains 100% contained. The Pulehu/Kīhei fire was declared 100 percent contained Saturday. One Chinook, one engine, three tankers, two dozers, two utility on-site.
• Puʻukoliʻi / Kaanapali fire (initially reported 8/11): One acre. Fire was extinguished 8/12.

When a fire is 100-percent contained, that does not mean it has been extinguished. It means that firefighters have it fully surrounded by a perimeter. Once a fire is declared “extinguished,” then it’s over.

FATALITY UPDATE
Maui Police Department at 2:30 p.m. confirmed fatalities remains at 93.

ROAD CLOSURES
Access into West Maui via Kahakuloa for West Maui residents: Open.
Access into West Maui via Maalaea: Restricted for pre-approved supply and outreach services only.
Exit West Maui via Maalaea: Open.
Exit West Maui via Kahakuloa: Closed

RECENTLY RESTORED IN WEST MAUI
Napili Market in the Napili Plaza is now open 24/7 and has power restored.
With power being restored in some areas of West Maui, Ohana Fuels/ Minit Stop on Keawe Street in Lahaina and Kahana Gateway Shell are open for gasoline.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS (Due to privacy, no media allowed inside)
Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani
War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului
Kings Cathedral Church, Kahului
Grace Bible Church, Kahului
South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei
Maui High School, Kahului - Closed today, 8/13. People staying at Maui High School shelter were transported this morning to South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei

WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION SITES
Lahaina Gateway Center and Napili Plaza for food, water and other needs and supplies.

WEST MAUI MEDICAL
Kaiser Permanente outpatient health and medical clinics will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lahaina Gateway Center, Napili Park and Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center at the Lahaina Civic Center.

TRANSPORTATION
New, daily shuttle service from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Central Maui shelters to go to Central Maui shopping and medical locations launched today.

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Due to privacy, no media allowed on premises)
The Family Assistance Center for those seeking information about loved ones who are unaccounted for in wildfires is now open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at Kahului Community Center. The center launched Aug. 10 at the center, 275 Uhu St. Maui Emergency Management Agency passes out forms to be filled out to help in the process of locating unaccounted for family members.

MATERIAL DONATIONS
Donations of non-perishable food, bottled water and hygiene products are being accepted at a War Memorial Complex field off Kanaloa Avenue from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

August 12, 2023

Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui fires Update 22, 8 p.m.

Firefighting crews are continuing to extinguish flare-ups in the Lahaina and Upcountry Maui fires. In the Upcountry Maui fire, three structures in Olinda and 16 structures in Kula were destroyed. The Pulehu/Kīhei fire was declared 100 percent contained Saturday. Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been enclosed by a control line and reflects opportunities for the fire to spread beyond its original border into new areas.
A 1-acre fire reported Friday evening in Kaʻanapali above Puʻukoliʻi was extinguished.
The number of confirmed fatalities increased to 93, with two of them identified. Police have not released their names, pending notification of their families.
The American Red Cross emergency evacuation shelter at Maui High School in Kahului is being moved Sunday to the South Maui Gymnasium in Kihei. All activities are canceled at Kihei Regional Park due to the gym being used as an emergency evacuation shelter as of 9 a.m. Sunday.
Kaiser Permanente outpatient health and medical clinics will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lahaina Gateway Center, Napili Park and Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Two donated Wi-Fi trucks are stationed at Napili Park and Honokowai Park to provide Wi-Fi service and the ability to charge cellphones. The service is free to the public.
About 180 people staying in emergency evacuation centers obtained reissued driverʻs licenses and state identification cards Saturday morning at the county Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing. Fees were waived. County employees volunteered to open the division, and Department of Transportation buses took evacuees to the center.
Lahaina Gateway Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday for distribution of food, water and other supplies. A potable water tanker is at the location.
Napili Plaza is also distributing food, water and other supplies.
Donations of non-perishable food, bottled water and hygiene products are being accepted at a War Memorial Complex field off Kanaloa Avenue from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. West Maui residents have requested coolers, slippers, underwear, flashlights and generators.
With power being restored in some areas of West Maui, Ohana Fuels/ Minit Stop on Keawe Street in Lahaina and Kahana Gateway Shell are open for gasoline.
A county Department of Water Supply precautionary unsafe water advisory remains in effect for Upper Kula and Lahaina areas affected by the wildfires. The advisory that residents should not drink and not boil water is issued out of an abundance of caution pending testing, and water tankers are in place at affected locations. In Lahaina, the advisory does not apply to Kaniau Road and areas north of the road including Villages of Leialiʻi. In Kula, water tankers are available at Crater Road, Copp Road, Kula Fire Station, Rice Park, Kula Community Center and Keokea. Visit mauicounty.gov/water for maps of affected Upcountry areas.

Subject: County of Maui News Release_Maui Fires Update, 2 p.m. August 12, 2023

WATER: Do not drink water in Kula

Water available at Copp Road Crater Road Kula Fire Station Rice Park and Keokea Kula Community Center

Maui Fires Update, 2 p.m.

The number of confirmed fatalities remains at 80.
A fire reported Friday night in Kaʻanapali above Puʻukoliʻi remained contained Saturday after burning about 1 acre. Firefighters were working to fully extinguish the fire.
Two donated Wi-Fi trucks are stationed at Napili Park and Honokowai Park to provide Wi-Fi service and the ability to charge cellphones. The service is free to the public.
About 180 people staying in emergency evacuation centers obtained reissued driverʻs licenses and state identification cards Saturday morning at the county Division of Motor Vehicles and Licensing. Fees were waived. County employees volunteered to open the division, and Department of Transportation buses took evacuees to the center.
Lahaina Gateway Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday for distribution of food, water and other supplies. A potable water tanker is at the location.
With power being restored in some areas of West Maui, Minit Stop on Keawe Street in Lahaina and Kahana Gateway Shell are open for gasoline.
A county Department of Water Supply precautionary unsafe water advisory remains in effect for Upper Kula and Lahaina areas affected by the wildfires. The advisory is issued out of an abundance of caution pending testing, and water tankers are in place at affected locations. In Lahaina, the advisory does not apply to Kaniau Road and areas north of the road including Villages of Leialiʻi. In Kula, water tankers are available at Crater Road, Copp Road, Kula Fire Station, Rice Park, Kula Community Center and Keokea. Visit mauicounty.gov/water for maps of affected Upcountry areas.

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