FIRE UPDATE

• Upcountry/Kula fire (initially reported 8/8): As of 7 p.m. 8/14, the fire is now 65% contained. Estimated 678 acres. Hot spots in gulches and other hard to reach places, along with land divisions and fences, make establishment of complete control lines difficult. During daylight hours, Monday, 8/14, air support was deployed to hit hot spots.
• Lahaina fire (initially reported 8/8): 85% contained. Estimated 2,170 acres. Multiple fire crews are assigned to monitor and address any flareups. There are no active threats at this time. 
• Pulehu/Kihei fire (initially reported 8/8): Remains 100% contained. The Pulehu/Kīhei fire was declared 100 percent contained (8/12). Fire personnel are staying vigilant for flare-ups. There are no active threats at this time.
• Puʻukoliʻi / Kaanapali fire (initially reported 8/11): One acre. Extinguished 8/12. Remains extinguished.

When a fire is 100-percent contained, it does not mean it has been extinguished. It means that firefighters have the blaze fully surrounded by a perimeter, inside which it can still burn. A fire is declared “extinguished” when fire personnel believe there is nothing left burning.

FATALITY UPDATE

Maui Police Department said that there are 99 confirmed fatalities today, 8/14. Three have been identified. Their names will be released after their families are notified. About 25% of the area has been searched. 

MATERIAL DONATIONS

Donations of non-perishable food, bottled water and hygiene products are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near a vacant unit in Queen Ka’ahumanu Center at the Kane Street entrance. The new site is a partnership among the county, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Mahi Pono. Mahi Pono will provide staff for the facility and work under leadership of Salvation Army and Feed My Sheep to coordinate food and supplies distribution. The collection site at War Memorial Complex field off Kanaloa Avenue was closed today, 8/14, in lieu of the new site.

ONLINE RESOURCE HUB FOR RESPONSE EFFORTS TO MAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER

An online, centralized hub called Maui Nui Strong designed to respond to the impacts of the Lahaina and Kula wildfire disaster was launched at mauinuistrong.info. The County of Maui site offers information on how to donate, volunteer, offer services and look for support. It is administered through the Office of Economic Development and will be utilized by multiple county departments, nonprofits and grassroots efforts to connect people to resources and services.

ROAD CLOSURES

The Maui Police Department suspended its placard program for entry into West Maui today, 8/14. 

Access into West Maui via Kahakuloa for West Maui residents: Open. 

Access into West Maui via Maalaea: Restricted for pre-approved first responder, medical, utility, county, supply / transport and volunteer personnel. 

Exit West Maui via Maalaea: Open. 

Exit West Maui via Kahakuloa: Closed.

RECENTLY RESTORED IN WEST MAUI

Hawaiian Electric Co. today, 8/14, that power was restored to all but 2,000 of the 12,400 customers who lost power in West Maui. That total doesn’t include about 2,000 homes and businesses that were destroyed in the Lahaina wildfire disaster. Power was restored to the Lahaina Civic Center and nearby areas. HECO has 400 employees from across the state working on power restoration and shipped 26 specialized vehicles and equipment to Maui from Oahu.

All six emergency shelters now have internet connection.

Napili Plaza is now open 24/7 and has power restored.

With power being restored in some areas of West Maui, Ohana Fuels/ Minit Stop on Keawe Street in Lahaina and Kahana Gateway Shell are open for gasoline.

UNSAFE WATER ADVISORY

Water testing was performed today for Lahaina and Upper Kula areas that were impacted by wildfires. The tests go to Oahu and are analyzed by the state Department of Health. 

For residents in Lahaina and Upper Kula areas, maps of affected areas in Upcountry and in Lahaina were recently released on the county Department of Water Supply website. The advisory remains in effect for certain areas until further notice and states that residents should not drink and/or boil water. Bottled water should be used for all drinking, brushing teeth, ice making and food preparation until further notice. Residents are unable to treat the water in any way to make it safe. Drinking water sites are set up in many areas of Lahaina and Kula.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS (Due to privacy, no media allowed inside)

• Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani (Internet)
• War Memorial Gymnasium, Wailuku (Internet)
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului (Internet)
• Kings Cathedral Church, Kahului (Internet)
• Grace Bible Church, Kahului (Internet)
• South Maui Community Park Gymnasium, Kihei (Internet)

WEST MAUI DISTRIBUTION SITES

Lahaina Gateway Center and Napili Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow, 8/15, for County of Maui-facilitated food, water and other needs and supplies.

WEST MAUI MEDICAL

Maui Health’s Community Response Team will continue to provide first aid, wound care, health and wellness checks and pharmacy services for community members on the west side from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the remainder of this week at Napili Plaza and Lahaina Gateway. All community members receive assistance, regardless of health insurance.

The team relocated today, 8/14, from Napili Park to Napili Plaza.

Outpatient medical care was provided 8/13 at Lahaina Gateway and Napili Plaza, serving a few dozen visitors and residents. Needs ranged from minor cuts and burns, to wound care and dressing changes, along with medication refill requests.

Starting today, 8/14, Kaiser Permanente Sprovided medical services to KP members and non-members at three locations in Lahaina. Pharmacy courier services will be available at all three sites. These locations are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. For details, visit at kp.org/hawaii.
 

• Kaiser Permanente’s Mobile Health Vehicle at Lahaina Gateway: Providing first aid, pediatric services, and OB/GYN services. OB/GYN services began today, 8/14, and will be offered every Friday beginning 8/18.
• Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at the Hyatt Regency Lahaina, Lahaina Ballroom: Providing first aid services.
• Kaiser Permanente First Aid Station at Napili Park: Providing first aid and pediatric services.

COMMUNICATION

Text, not talk, is best for locations that have connectivity. Maui County updates are repeated on radio stations at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Civil Air Patrol via air is also announcing important public messages.

TRANSPORTATION

Daily, county shuttle service from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Central Maui shelters to go to Central Maui shopping and medical locations launched 8/13. Riders are required to call Roberts Hawaii for same-day reservations at (808) 871-4838. Mobility devices accommodated. Luggage and bags will be limited to what can be carried.

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (Due to privacy, no media allowed on premises)

The Family Assistance Center for those seeking information on loved ones and for those who are unaccounted for is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu Street. Maui Emergency Management Agency and FAC staff will work with families and individuals to gather detailed information and administer DNA swabs. The center launched 8/10.

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