Authorities on the Hawaiian island of Maui are helping survivors to rebuild their lives after the recent wildfires.
A total of 114 people have been confirmed dead so far. Officials have searched 85 percent of the areas hit by the fires that started on August 8.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says at least 2,200 structures, including about 1,500 homes, were damaged or destroyed.
The authorities in Maui have set up a one-stop contact point where residents who lost passports or social security cards can apply to have them reissued.
Social security cards are essential for tax payments and the pension system.
The officials say counselling services are providing mental health support and help with rebuilding small businesses.
US President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, are scheduled to visit Maui on Monday.
Attention is focused on whether the federal government will come up with more support.
A total of 114 people have been confirmed dead so far. Officials have searched 85 percent of the areas hit by the fires that started on August 8.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says at least 2,200 structures, including about 1,500 homes, were damaged or destroyed.
The authorities in Maui have set up a one-stop contact point where residents who lost passports or social security cards can apply to have them reissued.
Social security cards are essential for tax payments and the pension system.
The officials say counselling services are providing mental health support and help with rebuilding small businesses.
US President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, are scheduled to visit Maui on Monday.
Attention is focused on whether the federal government will come up with more support.
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Maui wildfires left 114 dead, damaged/destroyed over 2,200 structures, including about 1,500 homes. Authorities are assisting survivors with rebuilding, offering services to replace lost documents like passports and social security cards. Counseling for mental health support and aid in rebuilding
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ID: 94273b64-aa53-4eaa-a38c-f8db69c4345d
Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230820_14/
Date: Aug. 20, 2023
Created: 2023/08/21 07:13
Updated: 2025/12/09 00:52
Last Read: 2023/08/21 07:18