Maui, no ka oi, which means in Hawaiian, “Maui is the best!” Maui is the second largest Island in the Hawaii Archipelago, home to 165,000 full-time residents. Climate change is definitely real and it is coming to a place near you. What is equally sad is the Maui officials used social media to alert people rather than activating emergency sirens:The actions or lack of the required response is criminal and at the very least negligent. Perhaps we can make a difference and demand government officials acknowledge and take decisive action to combat climate change. But until then Maui needs your kokua, (help) Here are links to agencies that are trying to help Maui be no ka io.

Source: ABC News August 12, 2023 23:50 UTC