• janNatan
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    1 year ago

    https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/world/hawaii-wildfires-no-one-else-is-helping-us-maui-ponders-how-to-rebuild-after-the-deadliest-us-blaze-in-a-century/ar-AA1feorF

    “I feel like the citizens of this island have been called upon, maybe by a higher power, to actually help because no one else is helping,” said Kai Lenny, a professional surfer.

    Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez said her department would launch “a comprehensive review of critical decision-making and standing policies leading up to, during and after the wildfires.

    US Coast Guard cutters and rescue helicopters saved 17 lives and assisted 40 other survivors in reaching shore. FEMA said it has 150 personnel on the ground, including search-and-rescue teams, with more on the way.

    Not saying USA didn’t shit the bed on this one, but I feel like that one line in the meme needed some context.