Landlords Evicted Maui Residents and Housed Wildfire Survivors for More Money. FEMA Didn't Take Basic Steps to Stop It.

The article from ProPublica discusses the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in Maui, focusing on the housing crisis exacerbated by the disaster. It highlights how the fires, which killed at least 97 people, have left many residents displaced with nowhere to go due to a pre-existing housing shortage on the island. FEMA has been providing temporary housing solutions, but the process has been slow, and the aid has not been sufficient to meet the overwhelming need. The piece details the struggles of survivors like Debbie Arellano, who, despite receiving some FEMA assistance, faces an uncertain future as the temporary housing solutions are not long-term answers. The article also touches on the broader implications of disaster recovery, including the potential for land grabs by developers, the inadequacy of current disaster response frameworks, and the cultural and emotional toll on the local community, particularly Native Hawaiians, who are deeply connected to the land.

Read the Full ProPublica Article at [ https://www.propublica.org/article/maui-wildfire-fema-displacement-housing-shortage ]