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Who Failed Hawaii?
Aug 17, 2023
Guest Brianna Sacks, a climate change and extreme weather reporter for the Washington Post, discusses the devastating fires in Maui, questioning accountability and Hawaii's response. They explore lawsuits against Hawaiian Electric, trade-offs of power shut offs, and the confluence of disasters and historical tensions. They analyze the recent fire, emphasizing the need for improved firefighting preparedness and training.
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- The convergence of dry conditions and strong winds, along with a problem with the grid, led to rapid spread of fires in Maui.
- The response to the fires in Maui highlighted the need for accountability in disaster response, better infrastructure, and improved communication during emergencies.
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The Devastating Fires in Maui
The recent fires in Maui have been shocking with a rapidly rising death toll and widespread destruction. These fires have become the deadliest in Maui's history, spreading so fast that people were forced to jump into the ocean to escape. The downtown area of Lahaina has been severely damaged, leaving many homeless. The scale of the loss is hard to imagine, but it is a familiar sight for reporter Brianna Sacks, who has covered similar devastation in California and Colorado. She highlights the need for accountability in disaster response and questions if anything went right in Hawaii's reaction to the fires.
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