US President Joe Biden will travel to Hawaii on Monday to meet with local officials and witness firsthand the devastation caused by the fire wave that ravaged the archipelago and left more than a hundred deaths. Temporary balance of victims provided by the island authorities of Maui.
Biden had already guessed that he wanted to go to Hawaii. “as soon as possible”. The president, who has been criticized for his silence in recent days, claimed that he did not want to go to the area until he was sure he would not interfere with the work of local authorities and emergency services.
According to a statement from White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre, the President will finally travel with his wife Jill Biden on Monday. “survivors” and firefighting personnel.
According to the spokesperson, Biden has made several contacts with federal, state and local authorities. “They would allow the President to visit”. The White House stressed that the central government will provide all necessary assistance to help Hawaii and its citizens “get out of this disaster.”
The death toll rose to 106 people
While the death toll from the fires that devastated the Hawaiian island of Maui last week has now risen to 106, only five have been identified, according to the latest police data, which began revealing their identities on Wednesday.
Authorities continue to insist that the death toll is very likely to rise significantly as, for now, only inspections are in place. 32% of the area burned, according to the latest official data.