President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel Monday to Maui to meet with first responders, survivors and government officials after horrifying wildfires ripped through the Hawaiian island, the White House said Wednesday.
has been on top of the crisis since the start and pointed to praise from Democratic leaders in Hawaii.
The president on Tuesday lamented the destruction caused by the wildfires, which are the deadliest since 1918, when 453 people died from wildfires that spread to Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to the National Fire Protection Association.said. “A whole city destroyed. Generations of Native Hawaiian history turned to ruin.”
Presidents often tour destruction from wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes and other disasters as part of their efforts to coordinate government responses and support residents.“Over the past week, Presidenthas stayed closely in touch with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Hawaii Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, as well as Hawaii Governor Josh Green, who advised that the search and recovery efforts are expected to be at a stage early next week to allow for a presidential visit,” Ms.
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