Community Chat

[getter]

I’m surprised QVC and HSN don’t have information at the top of their webpages on how to help the victims of the Maui wildfire. Usually following large disasters, they have information on how to help.

[why again]

Really, in this new QVC climate dont think they care unless it impact their operations.  And when does communicate about anything?

[Goldengate8361]

Anybody can easily find out how to donate all by yourself...without QVC posting it on their homepage. I don't think its anything other than PR when companies put links to donate on their websites. 

[SilleeMee]

If anyone should be posting about needed help in Maui, it should be the National Weather Service. IMO they are to blame for the disaster. Their warning system failed and people want answers as to why that happened.

[THEY CallMe Mr Wilkes]

Why would someone need QVC (or any retailer) to tell them how to make a donation. 

[Sooner]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

If anyone should be posting about needed help in Maui, it should be the National Weather Service. IMO they are to blame for the disaster. Their warning system failed and people want answers as to why that happened.

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@SilleeMee How about the electric companies that weren't prepared, the cities and areas that didn't have adequate fire fighting protection, and on and on.  

[PinkMomi]

Thank you @getter! I was just about to start a thread on how to donate.

While Federal, State, & County help is being provided; it all is still very chaotic and challenging to get aid to those that need it. There is still a lack of electricity, internet, and clean water in some areas. It's improving, but slowly. Lahaina town had the most severe damage from the Wildfire, but there are two other wildfires that raged at the same time. The town of Kula also had homes destroyed & people displaced.
Firefighters have been diligently working hard to contain all of the fires. They were severely overwhelmed last week & are now still working hard to fully contain the wildfires. They are understandably exhausted.

For more information & updates about Maui:

     mauicounty.gov

     hawaiinewsnow.com

If you would like to donate:

    mauiunitedway.org/disasterrelief - (Maui United Way)
    redcross.org - (Red Cross)

    mauihumanesociety.org -  (Maui Humane Society)

    wck.org - (World Central Kitchen)

    mauinuistrong.info - (Maui Nui Strong - for updates &         
    donations)

All of these organizations are already here providing aid.

They are legitimate, well established, & organized.

They offer relief to those in need with the most humane methods and care. You are less likely to be scammed if you donate with them, instead of with Facebook or GoFundMe. Hope this helps

Thank you everyone for keeping Maui in your prayers and helping in any way that you can. 🌺 Aloha!

[Mz iMac]

As of this date, no CONFIRMATION of how the fires started in the first place.  Natural?  Man made?  Failed power line sparks?

Also, as of this date,  the affected peoples have NOT heard or seen FEMA.  It's the local & surrounding areas who have been issuing supplies according to the locals who were interviewed.

Source:  National NBC news.

[SilleeMee]

Land developers are offering to buy victims' properties already! Outrage!

[new nickname 4]

@Sooner Did you know that the area was totally relatiant on electricity.  That's why the electric company didn't immediately shut off the power.  The water the fire dept uses were dependant on electricity only.  I have learned a lot in the last few days as to the problems that Hawaii has, including the fact that the water in the area that burned has been diverted to another area that is a major tourist area.

The sirens didn't sound, the fire chief and other important personel were off the island when the fire started.  

Without warning, without electric power down when the first power lines were downed, the citizens weren't warned.

I'm sorry that the citizens relied on a system that failed.  Sad that so many didn't look around them and evacuate.  

Please read the local news from Hawaii newspapers, and please read the comments from the local citizens.  It explains a lot.