As firefighters continued to combat swiftly spreading fires caused by the dry winds of a cyclone passing south of the islands, Maui County officials issued many closures and evacuation orders. As acting governor while Gov. Josh Green was away, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke declared a state of emergency early on Wednesday and referred to the situation as “an unprecedented disaster.” As of Wednesday afternoon, Kahului Airport was still open and outbound flights were still accessible, but Luke urged guests to avoid heading to wildfire-affected regions.
Over 2,100 people stayed the night at shelters for the homeless. On Wednesday and Thursday, Maui County opened the War Memorial Complex as a contribution drop-off location for evacuees from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Non-perishable food, bottled water, and hygiene supplies are required.
In order to get resources from the state and federal governments, the county of Maui said in a statement that the Emergency Operating Centre had been activated and was collaborating with the state Emergency Management Agency. This list has been going around on social media if you’re seeking for a loved one. It lists the names of almost 1,000 persons who have been located but haven’t been found.
The Lahaina Police Department’s number is 808-661-4441, and anyone in need of assistance in West Maui is advised to do so. 911 services are not available there. As of Wednesday morning, Lahaina had neither landline nor cellular service.
Here is the most recent information on Maui’s road closures, evacuations, and shelter openings.
Maui Orders for Evacuation
Visitors who had transportation were urged to depart Maui as soon as possible, according to the county. At the Sheraton Maui Resort in Kaanapali, a large-scale bus evacuation was arranged. Residents of the following neighbourhoods are advised to take proactive evacuations, according to Maui County fire officials: Holopuni and Pulehi roads, in Kula.
Additionally, the following areas saw evacuations:
Upcountry: Piiholo and Olinda roads, Kulalani Drive, and Kulalani Circle subdivision;
Kula 200 and Hanamu Road neighbourhoods;
West side: Lahainaluna Road, Hale Mahaolu, Kelawea Mauka, and Lahaina Bypass.
Emergency shelters in Maui don’t provide evacuees with supplies like bedding and toiletries, according to Maui County. Owners are required to control their pets. Call the American Red Cross hotline at 1-800-733-2767 if you’re looking for someone who has been impacted by the flames.
The following refuges were accessible:
High School of Maui.
Tavares Community Centre for Hannibal.
Conflict Memorial Complex.
Only farm and ranch animals are permitted in Oskie Rice Arena.
Road Closures on Maui
All streets in Lahaina town, which is bounded to the north by Kai Hele Ku Street and to the south by Wahikuli Wayside Park.
Haleakala Highway and Kealaloa Avenue are closed near Lower Kimo Road.
Kula Highway meets Haleakala Highway.
Service Closures in Maui
every public school on Maui.
Clubhouses for Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui.
The following Maui Bus services are available:
Maui Bus Commuter Services, Maui Bus ADA Paratransit Service, Maui Economic Opportunity Human Service Transportation, Lahaina Islander Route #20, Lahaina Villager Route #23, Kaanapali Islander Route #25, and West Maui Islander Route #28.
