Thinking Of Maui And How To Help

I am thinking of all the folks on Maui right now, dealing with the horrible wildfires there. Hawaii is my happy place and Maui is just one of the best places on earth. So many people have lost so much.

Should you be so inclined, there is info below on how to help the residents of Maui in the aftermath of the fire destruction.

Also, note the Blabbermouth post about Mick Fleetwood's restaurant being destroyed. I've talked about eating at Fleetwood's on Front Street before. Mick is a multi-millionaire and will be fine and can rebuild if he wants to and I hope he does. I share the bit about Fleetwood's to emphasize that much of Lahaina has been destroyed - and that includes a major hunk of tourist attractions. The historic and famous banyan tree is also gone now. I have fond memories of sitting under that that tree at night while vacationing on Maui in the past.

HOW CAN YOU HELP the people of Maui?

Donations: Hawai‘i Community Foundation, this fund is currently being used to support communities affected by the wildfires on Maui: https://t.co/Q45yb3p88t

To locate missing loved ones:1-800-RED-CROSS pic.twitter.com/oXAHMHd5EP

— Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i (@GovHawaii) August 10, 2023

Hawaii fires have been declared a "major disaster" by US President Joe Biden

This declaration makes federal funds available to aid in recovery efforts on the island

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— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 10, 2023

Wildfires have killed at least 36 people on Maui and devastated Lahaina Town, one of Hawaii's most historic cities. Here's what to know. https://t.co/kKbrHjzO6b

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 10, 2023

MICK FLEETWOOD's Restaurant Destroyed In Maui Fire https://t.co/C2UNB8Zwmx pic.twitter.com/WCp55BmoV0

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) August 10, 2023

Comments

[crued]

although it's been a few years, I lived on Maui, in Lahaina. my mouth is agape from the pictures and videos of the carnage that I used to walk around. including the Banyan tree which was 150 years old. everything is gone, the places I worked and the house I lived in. :(

[Metalboy!]

UPDATE: Apparently, the banyan tree is still alive, albeit charred.

It will take a miracle of modern science to save her but it is possible!