EPISODE 164

Power Lines and Wildfires:

2023 Maui Disaster

Jul 1, 2024 | Podcast

The President of the United States and his cabinet meet regarding the Zika Virus

Over 100 people were killed, more than 2,000 structures destroyed, and over $5 billion in damage were left behind after wind and fire tore through the historic Lahaina district and adjacent areas in Maui, Hawaii. We dive into some of the public safety and disaster planning takeaways from this event including evacuations, notifications, misinformation, planning, and risk.

FEMA After Action Report

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