Maui, Wildfire
Maui Wildfires Had Severe Health and Economic Consequences on Residents, Study Finds
A new study found that many Maui residents experienced a decline in their physical and mental health after the fires.
Health declines seen in survivors of Maui wildfires, UH study finds
Nearly half of those affected by the Maui wildfires in August suffered a decline in health, according to a study that aims to track the well-being and social conditions of those exposed to the disaster.
Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues
A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui has found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health.
Maui residents face health decline, access struggles after wildfires in a new UH study
Submitted by the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Nearly half of the Maui residents affected by the fires experienced a decline in health compared to a year ago, and they continue to face difficulties accessing medical care and medications,
Maui fires left victims food insecure and with health issues, survey finds
It’s been nine months since deadly wildfires scorched across the Hawaiian island of Maui, killing dozens of people and leaving the historic town of Lahaina in ashes. And according to a new study, people are still feeling the effects of those fires — with many food insecure and at risk for serious health issues.
Maui Wildfire Survivors Could Face New Health Crisis
Survivors of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century could be facing a new crisis. See what a new study found in the aftermath of the Maui wildfire, and why researchers say lessons from the 9/11 attacks could help them save lives.
Maui Wildfire Insurance Losses Estimated At $3 Billion So Far
Insurance losses related to the Maui wildfires continued to rise through March, as the estimated amount rose to $3.08 billion ...
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Maui to Hire Expert to Evaluate County’s Response to Deadly Wildfire
Nine months after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century struck Maui, Mayor Richard Bissen says the county will ...
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'We are progressing' | Maui officials fine-tune emergency response plans amid statewide storm
Besides grey skies and scattered drizzles, Maui hardly faced inclement weather for much of Thursday -- but the calm ...
Baby2Baby delivered 60 million urgently needed items after the Maui wildfires. Here’s how
Last summer’s Maui wildfires were the fifth deadliest in U.S. history, claiming at least 115 lives and displacing thousands.
No sign of widespread lead exposure from Maui wildfires, Hawaii health officials say
Hawaii health officials say testing on west Maui residents shows no evidence of widespread lead exposure from last summer’s ...
In wake of wildfires, Maui water director hopes to secure federal funding to fix water shortage
UPCOUNTRY (HawaiiNewsNow) - There are growing concerns about how to solve Maui’s serious water shortage. The county’s water ...
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Chad Buck named as SME Honolulu’s Salesperson of the Year for philanthropy work during Lahaina wildfires
Sales and Marketing Executives Honolulu (SME Honolulu) proudly announced Chad Buck as the distinguished recipient of the ...