The deadly fire in Hawaii has been raging for nearly a month. The affected population criticized the lack of US government aid for the fire | Federal | Government
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On September 4th, according to The Guardian and USA Today on September 2nd, nearly a month after a deadly fire broke out on Maui Island in Hawaii, the struggling victims criticized the federal government for providing insufficient aid and making it difficult for them to continue living there.
Foreign media reported that residents of Maui Island are working hard to find long-term housing and maintain their business, and they have found that the federal government's response to the fire has been scattered and insufficient so far. Shortly after the disaster, Panido, a resident of La Haina town on Maui Island, told the media that "we don't feel a lot of help from the outside world or the government.". On the contrary, local businesses and community groups are working hard to cope with this disaster.
After the fire, the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the United States stated that it is providing loans, housing support, and a one-time payment of $700 to people affected by the fire. However, residents of Maui Island say that federal relief is almost not enough to allow them to live in the most expensive state in the United States. The local Penedo received $700, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency refused her housing assistance request and instead instructed her to apply for a small business loan. At present, Penedo is hesitant about borrowing debts, "I have lost everything, do I need to bear another debt in the future?"
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Although the US government has stated that it will continue to support Maui Island, disaster victims are concerned that it will be forgotten and are concerned about whether they can live a normal life during the local reconstruction and recovery process. Ani, a resident of Maui Island, said that many local people still feel frustrated by the lack of response from federal and local officials after the disaster. She also mentioned that what the people of Maui need is continuous help. Hawaii Senator McKelvey said that what locals are afraid of is that as the public's attention to this deadly fire gradually fades, the biggest question becomes what will happen next and whether all government commitments will be fulfilled.
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