After some names were removed and others were added, there is little change to the number of unaccounted for individuals following the Lahaina Wildfires Disaster on Aug. 8, 2023. The Maui Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation released late Sept. 1 the updated list showing 385 individuals who have been reported unaccounted for.
The FBI-validated list will be updated weekly.
Since the first FBI-validated list, additional names were added, which include the following: MPD missing person reports (marked with an asterisk), reports from the American Red Cross, reports from the shelters, as well as individuals who called in to report unaccounted for but did not file a police report.
This updated list is the result of the first list of 388 names, which was released on Aug. 24, 2023. The release quickly resulted in finding 245 of those individuals were safe and removed from the list. Of the first FBI-generated list, 122 people remained unaccounted for. More than 3,000 individuals have been found safe who were initially reported to be unaccounted for. The names are being provided to the public to help identify anyone who can be accounted for. Compiled by the FBI, the validated list includes names deemed credible as long as the following criteria were provided: - · The first name of the person who is unaccounted for
- · The last name of the person who is unaccounted for
- · A verified contact number for the person who reported the individual as unaccounted for
The Maui Police Department needs the public’s help in providing information on anyone who is reported unaccounted for and whose name is on this list but can be accounted for. To view the list online, please visit www.mauinuistrong.info/unaccountedfor. The FBI requests anyone who may have any information related to those names on the list to call the FBI at (888) 814-7693 or go to www.fbi.gov/MauiFires as soon as possible. If you believe an individual is still unaccounted for and their name is not included on the credible list of names, please contact the Maui Police Department at (808) 244-6400 or email [email protected] to file a missing person’s report. If you are an immediate family member (parent, sibling, or child) of an individual you believe is still unaccounted for, please visit the Family Assistance Center in the Monarchy Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency in Ka’anapali to provide a DNA sample to assist with the identification process. If you live outside of Maui, please contact the FBI at (888) 814-7693 or go towww.fbi.gov/MauiFires While we recognize the importance of public awareness, we also emphasize the sensitivity and privacy surrounding these cases. Our priority is to protect the rights and dignity of those involved, including the unaccounted-for persons and their families. We request that everyone respect their privacy during this challenging time.
To view the list online, please visit www.mauinuistrong.info/unaccountedfor.
To see a video statement on the release of the validated list of names from Police Chief John Pelletier, click here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mmf1cm04mbxd4kafttzhi/chief.mp4?rlkey=cgnag17m2cnunl9wr34u4k62s&dl=0