Staff Reports
The Maui wildfires were an absolute disaster, and it seemed like everything that could go wrong did go wrong. First off, the island’s disaster relief chief completely dropped the ball by never triggering the alarm system. When questioned about it, he had the audacity to say that activating the alarm wouldn’t have saved the people in the mountainside region. Talk about cold-hearted!
But it doesn’t stop there. Hawaiian Electric, supposedly a reputable company, knew that cutting off power to lines during strong winds could help prevent wildfires. Yet, they never officially implemented this protocol. As a result, the fire most likely started because of damaged power wires. And if that wasn’t enough, their utility trucks were actually blocking escape routes for those fleeing the flames! Can you believe it? Instead of helping people, they were hindering their escape by obstructing the only way out with their big trucks!
Survivors of the deadly wildfires shared their horrifying experiences. They described epic bumper-to-bumper traffic as they tried to escape, with Hawaiian Electric trucks in their way. Where were the police officers during this chaos? Nowhere to be found. It’s truly mind-boggling that in a time of crisis, those who were supposed to assist were only adding to the mayhem.
Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya today defended the decision not to activate emergency sirens warning #Maui residents and visitors about the wildfires. Here's a clip from the press conference.
Details: https://t.co/0m3zSd9QmD #HInews #StarAdvertiser pic.twitter.com/lSe3iM6flj
— Star-Advertiser (@StarAdvertiser) August 17, 2023
And let’s not forget about the environmentalists and their absurd aversion to controlled burns. These are individuals who refuse to take proactive measures, like controlled burns, to mitigate the damage caused by wildfires. It almost feels like they want more deaths so they can push their political agenda. It’s shocking how they prioritize their own ideology over human lives. But hey, as long as they can spew out some global warming soundbites, they’re satisfied.
The mishandling of this disaster is a prime example of both government and corporate incompetence. Instead of prioritizing the safety of the people, they seemed more interested in making excuses and obstructing escape routes. It’s truly disheartening to see lives lost and billions of dollars in damages, all because those in charge failed to take the necessary precautions. Hopefully, lessons will be learned from this tragedy, and we can prevent such a catastrophic event from happening again.
