September 6. 2023

News reports reveal many children are still missing after the deadly wildfires that struck Maui in Hawaii. These reports are coming straight from the U.S. government, which has the public on social networking wondering how this happened. The wildfires killed people in homes, businesses and vehicles. Some sought refuge in the shark infested ocean which was nearly 100 degrees. It is plausible that some people drowned and their bodies have not been recovered.

Some blame the light company for failing to turn off the electricity when a storm was off the coast of Hawaii. Hawaiian Electric Company is being sued over the deaths and property destruction.

In my homeland of Jamaica the light company turns off the electricity when a hurricane is approaching to limit the damage to the infrastructure from storms. It enables the light company to restore the electricity quickly after the storm passes. It is also helpful to place wiring underground, as they do in Britain, to limit damage to infrastructure when storms strike.

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More Than 2,000 Children From Lahaina Public Schools Still Missing After Maui Wildfires

There are still 850 people missing from the Maui wildfires, but a new report from the Hawaii State Department of Education shows that there are more than 2,000 children who are unaccounted for in the public school system.

Aug 25th 2023 - In early August, a catastrophic wildfire engulfed Lāhainā, Maui, leaving over 100 confirmed dead and 850 missing. The tragedy has ignited a firestorm of criticism directed at Hawaii's state government, particularly Governor Josh Green, for perceived inadequacies in emergency response and preparedness. The absence of warning sirens and a perceived lack of an official response to the disaster have drawn widespread condemnation. The fire coincided with the first day back at school for many students; schools had been closed due to an outage, leaving many children home alone. Tragic stories have emerged, including that of a 14-year-old who perished along with the family dog as his parents were trapped behind a police barricade.

Green's recent "Anti-Housing" proclamation, aimed at speeding up the construction of 50,000 new homes on Oahu, has further fueled public skepticism. Residents are concerned that developers will exploit the tragedy to build expensive hotels and condominiums, particularly as many of the destroyed properties lie along the coastline. Despite reassurances from Green, the fears persist, fueled by Maui's existing housing crisis and an average home price of $1.2 million.

Adding to the controversy is the state police chief, John Pelletier, who has a history of service during the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. The federal disaster declaration has not alleviated concerns; locals report minimal assistance in the wake of the disaster. For instance, the Department of Health initially blocked insulin-carrying flights, although the issue has since been resolved.

Critics also accuse state authorities and the media of downplaying the likely high number of child victims to protect the Biden administration and Hawaii Democrats. Social media commentators, influencers, and prominent figures have criticized the lack of aggressive media coverage, suggesting a deliberate attempt to cover up governmental failures. They claim that once the true toll becomes apparent, a reckoning is imminent for local government and media alike...

https://www.eviemagazine.com

Maui County sues utility company over devastating wildfires

Fri, August 25, 2023 at 6:57 AM EDT - Hawaii’s Maui County is suing the Hawaiian Electric Company for not doing enough to prevent the deaths and destruction from the recent wildfires...

https://www.yahoo.com