A devastating wildfire tore through the Hawaii island of Maui on Aug. 8, 2023.
Biden reflects on deadly Maui wildfire, saying community shows 'strength and resilience' a year laterIn this file photo, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and his wife Jaime Green as they visit areas devastated by a wildfire, on Aug. 21, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii."We said a silent prayer before your beloved banyan tree, which had been charred by the flames, but was still clinging to life. That sacred tree still stands today.
An aerial view of vegetation regrowth amid areas destoyed or damaged by the Lahaina wildfire on August 4, 2024 in Lahaina, Hawaii.island of Maui on Aug. 8, 2023, killing dozens of people and destroying the town of Lahaina. In the letter, Biden remembered the "tremendous loss and devastation" and also honored the "courage and kindness" that existed in the "darkest of moments.
Biden pointed to the work of first responders and the way that neighbors helped and supported each other in those harrowing days. In this file photo, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and his wife Jaime Green as they visit areas devastated by a wildfire, on Aug. 21, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii."We continue to hold the people of Maui in our hearts and prayers," Biden said in the letter.
In addition, the White House is touting their efforts to continue to pursue "a coordinated and comprehensive Federal response" and help the long-term recovery of the community. The administration pointed to the "nearly $3 billion in Federal support to response, recovery, and rebuilding efforts."
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