Lessons from Lahaina wildfire continue to shape Hawaii’s disaster response

Lessons from Lahaina wildfire continue to shape Hawaii’s disaster response

KAANAPALI, Maui — Nearly three years after the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires that killed 102 people and destroyed most of Lahaina, state leaders say Hawaii is making measurable progress in disaster preparedness and recovery, but also warn that entrenched systems, limited resources and a changing climate continue to test the pace of change. Gov. Josh Green pointed to a series of improvements, from wildfire mitigation to emergency coordination, …