Thousands of Hawaii residents have been displaced by the worst U.S. wildfire in over 100 years. Here are some resources for those who want to help.
, and thousands more have been displaced. Gov. Green estimates there are nearly $6 billion in damages, with over 2,700 buildings destroyed in the coastal town of Lahaina, which was hit hardest by the blaze.The most effective way to help victims is through cash donations, as that's the quickest way to get assistance to those in need. It immediately grants on-the-ground charities flexibility to purchase the supplies they need.
However, it's important to make sure you donate to reputable organizations. To avoid scammers who create fake charities during natural disasters, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency recommends donating to trusted, well-known charities. It currently recommends the Maui Strong Fund and American Red Cross of Hawaii.
Any charity that solicits a donation for disaster relief in Hawaii must be registered with the Department of the Attorney General,
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