Aloha
My name is Lokalia Farm. Born and raised on Maui. I am (or was) a resident of Lahaina in an area called Pūehuehukai on the south end of Front Street. We don’t know for sure yet, but it is likely that our house has burned along with a large majority of Lahaina town.
Yesterday, on August 8th, 2023, West and Upcountry Maui experienced heavy winds reaching 80mph. We heard the loud winds from early morning and it persisted all day until we evacuated at about 6:30pm. Fires in both areas of Maui only grew and unfortunately there are now countless families that are in refuge, that will have no home to return to. Others have lost their businesses and places of work. This is the absolute worst conditions Maui has seen in my lifetime. It is heartbreaking. Our home will be changed forever.
I am praying for Maui, our friends and family, and our first responders.
If you have the capacity to support financially, it will be greatly appreciated.
Mahalo & May God bless you.
