Maui Fires. Lahaina Burn Zone. What Is Really Going On. A Positive Look At Work & Progress.
Вставка
- Опубліковано 21 жов 2023
- The Story You Haven't Heard. What's Really Going On Inside The Lahaina Burn Zone.
SUBSCRIBE HERE: / mauitravelvideos
FREE STUFF! Send An Email To mauitravelvideos@gmail.com
I'll Send You In MS Word & PDF format:
+ Restaurant Guide Updated
+ West Maui Beaches
+ Humpback Whale Watch Guide
+ Maui Guide
+ Hana Poster
+ Plus Much More!
NOTE: I do not collect email addresses nor send out random messages.
LAHAINA STRONG COFFEE MUGS! See A Big Selection Of Lahaina Strong Coffee
Cups/Mugs At My Etsy Store: www.etsy.com/shop/coffeecupsart
Maui Restaurants: bit.ly/2xMirzt Best Maui Breakfasts: bit.ly/2XIvaTq
Maui Happy Hour: bit.ly/2lqllYh Maui Beaches: bit.ly/2Y57Ga9
Top Lists Of Maui: bit.ly/2Jymsyj Best Sports Bars: bit.ly/2NUMX5f
Maui’s Best Pizza: bit.ly/2XJTZhQ Out-Of-The-Way Eats - bit.ly/2ntWYJJ
Maui Snorkel Spots: bit.ly/2lqk97f Mexican Food: bit.ly/2mXUgMo
MAUI BEACHES
All West Maui Beaches - bit.ly/2Y57Ga9
Top 5 Snorkel Spots - bit.ly/2nChOa1
13 Best Beaches - bit.ly/2nBC23G
Black Rock - bit.ly/2lAMirT
Napili Bay Beach - bit.ly/2k8HlGv
Kapalua Bay Beach - bit.ly/2kzpski
Baby Beach - bit.ly/2kxZQnR
Big Beach - bit.ly/2m3EAqP
Airport Beach - bit.ly/2m6QfF5
D.T. Fleming Beach - bit.ly/2k3say8
Honolua Bay Beach - bit.ly/2kAzS2W
D.T. Fleming - bit.ly/2k3say8
Secret Beach - bit.ly/2mXmdUI
Canoe Beach - bit.ly/2m36y5D
Slaughterhouse Beach - bit.ly/2Xcxf5R
Papalaua Beach - bit.ly/2lDBCc0
Launiupoko Beach - bit.ly/2lJZ4UQ
Oneloa Beach - bit.ly/2kzp7Oy
Honokowai Beach - bit.ly/2lXRQga
Baldwin Beach - bit.ly/2m7CgiD
Hookipa Beach - bit.ly/2mYiqq4
RESTAURANTS!
Burger Shack - bit.ly/2WjYk7r
Coconut’s - bit.ly/2Njgi5V
Olowalu Beach- bit.ly/2Nl8PDm
7 Best Burgers - bit.ly/2Po87ro
Kimo’s Restaurant - bit.ly/2BNFko7
Da Nani Pirates - bit.ly/343T6PE
Tiki Lounge - bit.ly/2ouJApO
13 Best Beaches - bit.ly/2pXctLy
Monkeypod Kitchen - bit.ly/2mVek1X
Brigit & Bernard’s - bit.ly/2lq3EYK
Top 3 Shave Ice - bit.ly/2lpLrdN
Charley’s Saloon In Paia - bit.ly/2nCP6px
Honokowai Food Trucks - bit.ly/2lv6uMe
Beach House Restaurant - bit.ly/2mYgLRm
Thai Spice Restaurant - bit.ly/2nD19TN
Moose’s Sports Bar - bit.ly/2n4uAhm
Top 5 Wings - bit.ly/2mYT37J
Ono Tacos - bit.ly/2lU5scV
Tasty Crust - bit.ly/2nzlU2w
Aloha Mixed Plate - bit.ly/2nEzzWd
Frida’s Mexican - bit.ly/2nDRRXC
July 4th, 2019 - bit.ly/2lrE5GH
Dollie’s Pizza - bit.ly/2lscaXc
Aloha Thai - bit.ly/2nD8h2u
MAUI TRAVEL VIDEOS. Steve is a long-time Maui resident, Hawaii-certified Professional Tour Guide, small business owner, travel writer, photographer, videographer, and aspiring UA-camr. He specializes in Phone Photography, using a Samsung Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S8+, Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal, tripod & monopod, a lavalier microphone, and a wireless remote shutter release. He also uses a Canon 5D Mark II with a Canon 24-105mm lens.
Steve uses a variety of photo & video editing software, including BeFunky, XARA XL, Filmora 9 and several others. He also uploads stock photography to Shutterstock. Music is from UA-cam Audio Library.
Let not “ A Positive Look” make anyone LOOK away from underlying neglectful wickedness of Maui authority and intent of Hawaii Governor. No answer has been given as to why Maui police deliberately trapped Lahaina people to incineration murderous death.
Step Up & "Show Us The Meat". Proof?
I do believe that they are using " communication issues" to address the police directions to the residents . Speaking of " communication issues " just listen to the released 911 tapes .. the women maning the phone lines were completely clueless..among other things giving people false hope that they were sending someone to pick up their "homebound" loved ones when that was an utter impossibility..way to many things to be swept under the carpet ..just saying ...
@@MauiTravelVideos Proof is academic. Police chief John Pelletier never addressed reason WHY his cops blockaded escape roads August 8. July 17, Governor Green did Emergency Proclamation to circumvent Sunshine Law. Day after attack obliteration of Lahaina, Green announced” I’m already thinking of ways for the State to acquire… “ that LAND.
I agree with your comments.
@@MauiTravelVideos The Aloha+ Challenge is a statewide public-private commitment to achieve Hawai‘i's social, economic, and environmental goals by 2030.
Steve and Skip, may you all continue to heal and thank you for the positive news. Much love.
Aloha Catherine. Thank you and Best Aloha Wishes & Blessings. Take care!
I’ve noticed that the recovery videos and the meetings with the local government have been scrubbed with little to no information being posted on UA-cam.
I appreciate your uplifting video but I can feel the anger and frustration all the way in Oregon where I live.
My folks and their families were sugarcane plantation workers on Kauai back in 1900-1930s so in spite of me and my siblings being born mainland side my heart is still kama ina.
Some day the truth about the fire will be exposed but not soon enough for me.
ALOHA and Mahalo from the mainland.🤙🏾
Dang. I didn't know UA-cam was such a major source of "news". Maui Now & Maui News are excellent. Along with KTBT running, almost, nightly reports and investigative news stories. Hello.
@@MauiTravelVideosIf that is the case. Why haven't you investigated why the police haven't released ALL of the video and audio tapes during the fire? Why haven't you investigated what happened to the weather satellite videos during the fires?
So glad to hear your positive outlook. Realizing that in all disasters there will be a difference in aid depending on your individual circumstances. I know that this will be a comfort to many when they are able to get your message and I know you will help those that feel left out. God bless you and give you strength.
Aloha Dough. Many thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, each situation is different. Of course, we were renting so we did not get treated like those that owned their own house and land. Much different and we are fine with that. No one should feel left out. The money has flowed into the island. We need a LOT of things, but money is not one of them. Best Wishes.
You’re lucky you still have a home to clean and get water and electricity etc. Great outlook for you but for the ones who lost everything the story is completely different, that’s where my heart lies.
My son's home has somewhat minimal damage, but they are having to stay in a resort until water can be restored. I am the FATHER in the video and as stated in the video you skipped over -- I lost everything. Was on Luakini Street (oh, sorry ... I forgot ... you've never been to Maui) and I lost an apartment, contents, car and we carried my long-time neighbor, Freeman, to the seawall so he could die there. My wife and I have been 3 months at the Outrigger with a three-month extension. Please place your heart somewhere else. I'm glad it's not close to us.
Hearts are broken & this devastation will take a lot of time & efforts. But thank you for sharing some firsthand positives in the midst of so many negatives we've heard on the mainland. God bless you & healing will continue. It may seem to many that Maui is forgotten, but you're not. ❤
Aloha Julie and Thank You for your kindness and support. I've just posted a new video and hope you've looked at it and seen Front Street. A lot is gone. Thank You and Best Aloha Holiday Wishes.
Cannot forget the 1000+ missing children😢😮❤Cannot forget them
There are no missing children.@@lindamclennan8645
Please everyone, remember the point of the video. All i was pointing out is that we were given timelines about when certain things would happen, and all of them happened faster than expected. I only stated facts about my situation. I understand that families who lost their house haven't seen much change yet, but one step at a time. Hopefully progress will continue to happen faster than expected, because so far it has, that's all I'm pointing out. I'm not trying to peddle for any politician, or minimize what still needs to happen, or talk about the children, etc.....once my wife and I can live in our house again we have two extra bedrooms to house other locals who need long term support. These are small victories, I understand. But we have to start somewhere, Should I just drown in negativity??? Or try and show a little optimism if I see it. My wife teaches first grade and the stories she comes home with are horrific. We've cried ourselves to sleep. So please forgive me, in your heart, for trying to share facts that might seem optimistic.
Thanks for providing this information, the facts, Skip. Glad things are going much faster than expected for you. Hope this continues for you and others. M heart goes out to you and all that are going through this.
Aloha Skip and once again, thanks for your tiny slant of positive news recognizing the efforts and work being done by so many in an almost dangerous and thankless situation.
I saw a video where planes fly daily telling people when they can and cannot go out!
@@freddymax1999 what planes are you talking about? Ummm no, I have not seen or heard anything like that. I've seen no planes, only people trying to help others get back IN and see what they have. Do you even know where lahaina is compared to our airports? We don't have planes fly over, and how would they tell us that anyway??? There's no one in Lahaina. Are they dropping pamphlets from the sky? There's no one in town anyway. And trust me red cross deals with people walking around the lobby at all hours of the night. Just ask them. Don't take my word for it. Ask them. I dare you. The locals have been given no restrictions other than where we are allowed to go, and where we can't. And it's based on residence. That's it. That's the facts. Nothing more and nothing less.
Thank you for your update, the choral music and spreading positivity in a difficult situation. Much love and aloha.
Thanks for the update. Glad some positive steps are being done. I hope it can all get cleaned up soon so some healing can begin.
Aloha Regina and many thanks for watching. Come to Maui when you can and Best Aloha Wishes.
So nice to "meet" Skip! Love how he's staying positivie as he tries to move forward with his life!
Aloha Joanne. Thank you so very much for your comments. Yes, Skip was trying, in vain it appears here, to show a bit of a "positive" side to things. We see so many people working so very hard and wanted to show it. But many can't just accept a bit of hope and reality. I can always count on you as a voice of "reason" and I thank you very much in helping me to calm down from the comments I'm reading. Best Aloha Wishes & Blessings to you and your family always.
We are so heart broken over the loss there in Maui. We love Maui and Lahaina and its history have been a huge part of this. Why over Government doesn’t take 1 of the so called “aid” packages to Ukraine and send to Maui?! One aid package would probably rebuild Lahaina. These folks Lost everything. God bless the people of Maui.
Aloha Steve. Thanks for watching & commenting. Pres. Biden signed a proclamation within 6 hours. FEMA & American Red Cross have come and housed over 8,000 in 41 hotels. Money has flowed. Red Cross just distributed an additional $2,500.00 to everyone. No One -- NO ONE -- in the hotel here has complained about a lack of money to those that were directly affected within the Burn Zone. The Gov Green said there is money for up to 18 months. What I wish you would be angry about, is the hundreds here at the hotel from Kahului and Wailuku that live and work outside of West Maui. They ran to Kaanapali, got a FEMA & Red Cross number and live here for the money & free food and housing. Really sickening. But nothing we can do. Red Cross estimates the local Maui community committed about 20% fraud of the money that was supposed to go to Burn Zone victims. Best Aloha Wishes.
we have our own special corruption here, this Obamas territory. you should learn about our current police chief, if you havent already
@@MauiTravelVideosso sorry to hear about this, how someone could take advantage and steal resources from those who truly need it is disheartening at best, and despicable at worst, know that God sees all, those guilty will be judged
Our government along with Globalist was behind the destruction in Lahaina
Thank you so much for the positive update. We came to Maui on August 21st and while we stayed in Kihei, we drove over to the west side to see a friend. I couldn't believe the amount of infrastructure that had been constructed so fast. Cell towers. National guard checkpoints. World Kitchen. Supply tent cities. The most latter being mostly funded and administered by the stellar local response.
Aloha and Mahalo. You're so right. FEMA & American Red Cross & SBA & Homeland Security were here super fast and have doled out the money to even those that were not affected by the wildfires. Too much money has gone out to the wrong people, but everyone has received enough. Red Cross just handed out $2,500.00 to each of us unexpectedly. Best Aloha Wishes.
Check points are bad!!!
Aloha Steve and Skip, great job showing what’s really going on with the progress. Appreciate the response always great to hear from you. Be well 🤙
Aloha Hernandez. Always so good to see you. Man ... I can smell your brisket now. I know you're cookin' away. Stay with it and you're very soon going to be a "Smokin' Star". Best Aloha Wishes.
So happy to see that your son's house was spared from the fire Steve, a nice bit of good news with all the devastation in and around Lahaina, we've decided to cancel our trip to Oahu next month and are planning a trip to Maui next year to support the local community, my hope is that we can get together with you and Patricia for a visit, dinners on us. Let's hope Star Noodle will be open when we get there, if not, you pick, stay safe, continuing to pray for all you guys.
Aloha Phil. So good to see you. Let me know as it gets closer to your time to come to Maui. We'd love to see ya'll and we'll find a time and place. Stay Safe & Smart & Sane. Thanks for your continuous support and kindness. Best Aloha To You and your FAM!
fortunately the videos from the people that ACTUALLY lost their homes cars and everything are also showing the reality too. Good for you that you’re things were spared but I’m still seeing videos of many many people suffering and struggling
Gee Whez. Sorry you didn't watch the video. I lost everything and live at Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort for three months. I just wanted my son to show a "different" side, as he clearly said over and over. Watch the video please. See my 2 other videos about the destruction and pain. We still have 6,300+ people in 38 hotels that, like me, lost everything. I wanted my son to show a "different" side of the very hard work so many are doing. Come to Maui and help. Be A Part Of The Solution. Not The Problem From Afar. Thank You.
Me too. This videos is his reality, not the thousands left with nothing, and the mere $700 dollars given "per family," who have nothing, when the half million migrants crossing into open U.S. borders are given over $2,000 each plus housing by Biden adm. And still no news of what happened to all the missing children.
And one more thing, at the beginning of this video, I thought part of his roof was blue color. Anything blue doesn't burn and I saw demonstrations of lasers bypassing the color blue and microwaving everything else into ash. So there's that too.
I have talked to so many and yours is the first positive report I've had, everybody else is really unhappy that things are moving quickly and they're not ready. And I have a condo out there so. I'm talking to people who are telling me horrendous stories that are still going on. I'm glad you guys are doing well
Aloha LaurieSue. Bless you and thanks for your support. While there is much sadness and devastation, there are many things moving along to help "restore" this incredible island. Some do not want to recover, as living in misery and pity is much easier. Most of my friends now exaggerate their stories beyond what they told me, as it gives them some satisfaction, I guess. I am not sure. I'll match our "story" with anyone else. But after 3 months, it is time to recover. Best Aloha Wishes.
Gather dust samples in mason jars and mark where and when you acquired the samples.
On 911,only a few samples were collected and later it proved that there were particles that should not have been found…tritium etc
People will want these samples later on and will pay for them in the future
🙄
Hi Steve- It was so nice to hear from Skip. He's a fine young man and you must be very proud of him. Will he be doing the 16th Annual Taco Eating Contest this year? I'm guessing that there are many more priorities these days. Thanks for giving us the gift of your personal lives and stories.
Aloha John. Always so nice to see you here and see a voice of reason and calmness. After the events of August 8th it was difficult for Skip to even consider the annual Taco Eating Contest on the first Sunday of September. Thank you for your comments and understanding the purpose of the video. Best Aloha Wishes.
Hi Steve, Really nice video and I am glad Skip could back to home,happy for you guys❤
Aloha Wilalatrs. Many thanks and much appreciate you watching and commenting. See you on Maui and please stay safe and strong and a bit sane. Best Aloha Wishes.
How da heck does a wildfire selectively bounce over a huge newly built neighborhood like Kahoma village and wipe out the Wahikuli neighborhood?
the fact that our neighborhood was built with all the new regulations really helped, but even still we did have 25 units in our neighborhood burn, and fire damage is evident all over , so it didn't exactly bounce over us completely. But the real answer to your question has to do with the wind. The wind was so strong right in that part of the valley it was changing the direction of the fire by the minute, I have video proof of this as I was evacuating. Ever been in 100 mph winds before? Just imagine trying to control a campfire in 100 mph winds, it''s not possible.
@@skipscott5617 Mahalo for your response. And about that wind "supposedly" from hurricane Dora who was located over 500 miles away from the islands, how did those strong winds impact that section of west Maui and not have that kind of impact in West Hawaii? Kona was not windy that day and we never got any high wind warnings either. In fact, I never heard of Hurricane Dora until it was mentioned for Maui which is so strange since Hawaii island has taken many hits from hurricane storms in the past. So what kind of fireproof materials were used on your homes in Kahoma Village? Are your roofs shingled or corrugated iron? Are your walls concrete?
Aloha. It certainly did not "bounce" over the 2,000++ acres and many homes that were totally destroyed in KULA, long before the fires even started in Lahaina Town. Critical resources were heading to that major fire which continued to burn for many days, even with big-time helicopter assistance. Also, we had smaller fires all over Haleakala that had to be handled. No "bouncing" going on up there. Oh - Kahoma Village is across the street from Lahaina Gateway and a major shopping complex. It's not across from Wahikuli at all, the ocean is. In the middle of Wahikuli is a church completely in-tact, among many structures destroyed. In my building, the unit next to me was not touched, but the rest of us lost everything. I think Goddess Pele often said: "No, not that unit."
@@MauiTravelVideos but Wahikuli is to the North of Kahoma village
All people have to do is look at the damage done to the ADP Towing company and that brand new 5 story housing complex ( North of the Mormon Church that was left completely untouched by fire ) with absolutely nothing to the North of them that could have sent " embers " towards them to understand what happened on August 8th was completely unnatural. The problem is that most people don't look at all the aerial drone footage to see how completely unnatural the damage is. To be fair to these men, they are just trying to stay positive inside a horrible situation. I understand why people are afraid to consider technological arson as a possible cause of the fires that day. I would just let these people be happy with however they choose to cope. If they want to believe these fires were " natural ", let them. They're coping the best they can.
Thank You brother for the insight.
So happy things are in the position for the healing and rebuilding to be possible to start.
Know that lots of prayers for all you there affected
Much Love ...
Aloha nui loa
Aloha Joe. Many thanks for your kindness, support and prayers. I just learned today that Maui "averages" 60 wildfires each month. We just had one up toward Kapalua Airport and a lot of West Maui lost electricity for several hours. Life on an island is very difficult. Appreciate your love, Mahalo nui loa.
Glad you're house was untouched by the fire, but the people whose houses burned down to the grown, don't have water, don't have electricity, don't need ServPro. They need shelter and to rebuild their homes. They need Insurance Companies to come across with the money so people can rebuild.
Aloha. As Skip said, we feel badly for those that lost their homes. Please look at today's map at mauirecovers.org as about 40+% has re-entry. Many of our friends have re-entered. 8,000 live in 41 hotels with free lodging and meals, and money from FEMA & American Red Cross. Most just received an additional $2,500. Money is flowing. Those that had State Farm received money quickly and settlements in excess of what they were asking. Every insurance company has responded. Did you lose your home? As the Security Officer at Outrigger Kaanapali (Old KBH) I'm disgusted by the hundreds housed here from Kahului and Wailuku that just "heard" about the disaster and came running for the benefits., The Red Cross has been ridiculously taking care of people that live and work outside of West Maui. As I showed in the picture, many lost everything including me and my wife. I wish you well but please stay informed.
I lost my house in Santa Barbara and my insurance company who I have been paying for 20 years screws me in the backside and shorts me on funding because I was "under insured". And then as soon as we rebuilt they dropped us and the bank was on our ass because we weren't insured and they gave us 30 days to get it resolved. The whole thing was an absolute nightmare!
Thank you for pointing optimistic thoughts! Let what happened go through the process.
Aloha and Mahalo. I'm the Father (Steve) in the video and we lost everything -- apartment behind Fleetwood's, contents, car, and several businesses. Gone. But it's time to Recover & Think. Time will not heal wounds. But neither will be rejecting the process to objectively move forward. Best Aloha Holiday Wishes.
Thanks for the update. Glad so many things are happening! I really thought nothing was improving. And your attitude is really great! Such a horrible thing to happen to such a beautiful place. I have the book Burn Back Better and am reading it. Praying for your all!
Aloha and Thank You. We've had terrific support and the money has flowed to everyone. Too much money, actually, and we are going to rebound from this. Land owners will soon decide how and when to remove the debris. Come to Maui when you can and Best Aloha Wishes for 2024.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Good to hear good news
Aloha Janet. There is a lot of good news on the island, with just 7% being destroyed there is still a lot to see and do. Come to Maui soon and Best Aloha Wishes. Thank You.
Thank you guys for the informative video. It was an eye opener. It spreads some aloha on this tragic event . Appreciate your efforts mahalo and aloha !
Aloha and Thank You. So appreciate your message. Come to Maui when you can and Best Aloha Wishes to you and your family. More videos coming! Stay Salty.
It’s nice to hear and see positive change during this time!
Aloha Carol and many thanks for your support and kindness. Best Aloha Holiday Wishes.
We need more info out of Hawaii. Whats going on that were not being told folks
Perhaps you should visit Maui and find the "truth" that you feel is being withheld. Join the hundreds of investigators and people walking around each day trying to find something that will help them be famous. I'm sure you are seeing their videos. Good Luck.
Thankyou for the update..im happy for you guys..yeah ..just basic everyday things many of take for granted..God bless you all...
Aloha. Thank you for your thoughts. Appreciate You. Yes, imagine losing everything. Every picture, photo album, my Little League homerun baseball, mementos, etc. Dang It. Treasure what you have and protect yourself. Best Wishes.
Thank you for giving us the positive news! Much needed. Mahalo.
Aloha and many thanks for seeing a small side of "positive" news. So many are working so hard, yet receive no recognition for their efforts. There is a tiny bit of "good" being done, but for many they don't want to see it. Thank You! Best Aloha Wishes.
Thank you for your Beautiful videos and Aloha Spirit!!
Aloha and Mahalo for watching. Hope you get to Maui soon. Best Aloha Holiday Wishes.
Thanks that's a very powerful and positive attitude many blessings to you 🙏
Aloha and many thanks for watching. It's time to show some positive thoughts. Almost 3 after the fire, there's nothing more about it that needs to be said. Let's take baby-steps forward. Best Aloha Wishes.
Thank you for this positive update. It's nice to see a video that isn't full of theories and misinformation. Mahalo.
Aloha and many thanks for your comments. Here is my last video, as I will now only do "positive" stuff again and show the island. ua-cam.com/video/2fU97D0Y-nY/v-deo.html Best Aloha Wishes.
I am glad things are improving for Lahaina , we are in New Jersey and wish we were there to lend a hand. Good luck 🍀
Aloha Stephen. Many thanks for watching and commenting. Each day things get better. It will take time but everyone is housed and fed and given some money. Come to Maui soon and Best Aloha Wishes.
Thanks so much for the positive reporting. This is part of the formula for healing and rebuilding.
Aloha Adam. Thanks and Best Aloha Wishes. See you on Maui next year, I hope. Stay safe, sound, smart, sane and salty. Best Wishes.
Thanks for posting this. I've been having a hard time finding any coverage in the news about the progress of restoring Maui. I would like to come visit and volunteer to help any way I can. What volunteer service should I reach out to?
Aloha Bradley. Many thanks for watching. I'll have videos up each week as we progress through the massive clean-up and getting everyone back to work. I'm only interested in J-O-B-S. The sooner we can get everyone working again, the better the healing process will be for the short term. I'm not sure where to volunteer. As we approach the 3 month mark, there's fewer places to help. But absolutely we thank you for your offer. Best Aloha Wishes.
Thank you for sharing. I was there last year in March and can’t believe what has happened to beautiful Maui. God give you strength.
Aloha Martha. Many thanks for your support and for "embracing" Maui. Hope you get back here soon. Best Aloha Wishes.
@@MauiTravelVideos Thank you.
Thank you for your words of hope and gratitude ❤
Aloha MerryWalsh. Many thanks and Best Aloha Wishes to you and your FAM!
Thank you for the straight information. It's nice to hear that some progress is being made
Aloha Rico. So many thanks and appreciate your kindness. You are right. All we attempted to do was show that many people are working hard to restore our lives. Not replace or make better or forget the past. Just restore some basic services so the healing can continue. Many did not get it. Thank You & Best Aloha Wishes.
Thanks for a great positive on such a sad and devastating tragedy.
Aloha Raymond. So much appreciate your kind words, as the whole purpose of this video was to show a tiny bit of "positive" work and tremendous effort by so many. We stil have many like myself that are homeless and living in a hotel, but we wanted to show the "other side" of what is going on. Thanks for getting "It" and for always being here. Best Wishes Always.
Mahalo for sharing a factual update on the situation. I know it's a tough situation and the sun keeps shining over Lahaina. Maui No Ka Oi.
Aloha and Many Thanks. Appreciate your support and kind words. The Sun Is Bright. Best Wishes for an Outstanding 2024 and hope you come to Maui soon.
You bet I am. Was there in November despite the county's recommendation to stay away. @@MauiTravelVideos
💫❤loved the singing at the end! You're very blessed that your home wasn't burned. Praying 🙏🙏🙏 for All the others.
Aloha Helen. So grateful and appreciative for your comments and words of support and prayers. Hope you come to Maui soon and Best Wishes Always.
Thank you. ❤
Aloha Gill. Thank You Very Much. Hope you're doing well. Stay Sane and come to Maui soon. Best Aloha Wishes.
Why are the buildings burnt to the ground but the trees still have leaves on them?
Aloha Jill. Pretty simple actually, as the 70mph fire moved quickly over trees and leaves that were very green and full of water [versus] dry, old, termite infested wood that was "ripe" for burning. Live vegetation like our famous Banyan tree survived. If it was the other way, it would be totally weird. Green stuff just does not burn real well. If you ever start a campfire, you'll know what I mean. thanks.
Conspiracies don't help people heal and they don't solve anything. I lost my house in Santa Barbara and the same thing happened there. Car rims were melted pools of aluminum and 20 feet away things were perfectly fine. It happens with wind driven wildfires. The same evidence can be found all over the world.
my doctor was first on the attack scene ...he's still taking care of a few...there blood toxicity levels are at insane levels.
The toxicity is a narrative created by FEMA to delay recover for two years until most residents give up hope and foreclose.They are stealing the land!
Wow, from toxic metals? Modified citrus pectin or chlorella might work
@@Josephine-sm2db barium , strontium, aluminium, cobalt, arsenic..its nano sized and has already passed the blood brain barrier....cant get it out. and thats the short list..the only find what they test for.
@@user-vw2cx9wx6r chlorella, edta, modified citrus pectin
@@Josephine-sm2db i checked,, your totally correct,....mahalo
So very very sad what happened here
Aloha and Many Thanks. I appreciate your comment. Best Aloha Wishes.
Aloha , good job appreciate you
It's fantastic there are residents of West Maui, who still have a structure which is their original home. They still have their cherished personal possession. Those residents who have that stable base, are now getting back on your feet, that's so good. It's also about people who do not have their homes, it's been months of grief, their life completely turned upside down insecurity. They return to the land where their home once stood & all there is a place of destruction, loss, burnt out Ashes!... still.. unchanged !!!! What use is utilities to those people where there is no home! They may have temporary accommodation to retreat to each day, but that is instability, uncertainty. Life for them is so incredibly stressful, accompanied by PTS as a result of surviving the fires. Possibly have no job to return to due to fire. Sure they may be receiving financial assistance, but to be productive, to participate in community, to have a job can restore, a sense of normality, a sense of self worth, a sense of control for your own life.
Each resident has a different experience & a different way of coping with this tragedy. No individual experience can be underestimated.
God bless you all in Maui.
you are right debra, this is skip here, i am one of the lucky ones, and i was very fortunate. and even when i do return to my home, there is still no town around me. So the tragedy doesn't stop there. I have my home, but all the places I went to eat, shop, have a mai tai, are still gone. But I will tell you this, once the few of us who do have homes are able to return, we plan on helping those who don't have their homes as much as possible. It's not a lot, but my wife and I have two extra bedrooms that we can't wait to open up to locals who need a place long term to get their life back on track. That's all we can do. I wish we could do more. Everything you say is true, trust me, most of my friends are in this position, but we also have to take small victories where we can. you gotta win battles to win a war
Thanks Skip for trying to show a bit of positivity in a really difficult situation.
Just out of curiosity Skip were are you staying now. You make it seem everything is great@@skipscott5617
Thank you Steve. It brought tears to my eyes。We visited Maui in 2022。Be
Aloha and Mahalo. Well, then you're just going to have to come back soon. It will be a little bit different, but pretty much the same. Stay safe and smart and sane somewhat. But not too much! Best Aloha Wishes.
What an uplifiting video. Great info.
Aloha Jenny. So much appreciate your kind words and support. We just wanted to show a "positive and active" actions going on amidst the sadness and devastation. Best Aloha Wishes. See you on Maui soon.
Bro I'm happy you didn't lose anything but how about the thousands of people who did. So because you didn't lose your house you now think this was a natural fire? NOT! I feel like you were told to make this video.
Hi. I am the father that was first, and I lost EVERYTHING. Condo, Contents, Car. Everything. Skip was fortunate as he expressed numerous times,. But his house will take time to recover. The video that you saw and didn't understand, was to highlight the massive human effort to recover - not replace - Lahaina Town. Skip did a great job highlighting ServePro and the others I showed as so many are working to get "everything going". I look forward to your full and complete explanation for the KULA fire that destroyed over 2,500 acres and house (but no lives) and the other fires upcountry that pulled resources from West Maui. Hope you come to Maui soon and see for yourself.
Poor man. My heart burns for him. I love this mans positivity, but i have a feeling he has no idea why his bushes look the way they do. Those bushes werent " burnt " by fire or heat. I know why those bushes look the way they do, but i suspect its wisest to just let him believe whatever he wants to believe. God bless these poor people. Nobody deserves to have their homes destroyed the way their homes were wiped out.
Hi. You 'Know" but you can't share. I will let you believe whatever you want to believe. The Kool-Ade tastes better that way. Stop by and say "Aloha" if you're ever on the island.
I can share love, but there's no need to upset people that are just trying to survive right now. I hope the truth will come out in the next few years after serious scientists have been allowed to do a serious and impartial investigation of all the destruction in Lahaina. That has not happened yet, so I'll keep my scientific observations to myself until accredited scientists can do their work. I really do wish you the best. I do feel really bad for the people of Lahaina. What happened was just not right. Do take care of yourself.
@@sarahrose4126You do realize that the fire just has to be close enough to kill shrubbery, right? It doesn't actually have to "catch fire" to scorch or kill. Nothing nefarious in that. Lol.
Also many have been digging through the rubble of their burnt homes for weeks now. If anything was being covered up or hidden, it's not now. Like this guy said, if you can prove you had property in the area, you can go to it pretty easily.
Here is an explanation for why some things burnt and some didn't. Huge water tanker trucks went into neighborhoods and sprayed down houses. The only thing messed up with that is, only the people that had money to pay for those water tanker trucks to come in got a house now. There are videos of that happening.
@@cynthiawashburn771 Oy vey. You've looked at zero aerial footage of the burn zones, you've walked through zero burn zone areas, you've taken zero samples of reddish brown leaves from trees that have no way to turn red naturally , youve looked at zero trees that have burnt out from the inside , ... Buuut you're an expert in what happened in Lahaina on August 8th. OK girlfriend. Next time I need a scientific explanation for all the trees that have turned reddish brown im going right to you for answers because you know everything all though you've done zero research. Gotcha.
Aloha neighbor, I live up the hill and my house did not burn down either. I had a bad experience with Servpro. They tried to charge 45k inside only. Im sure my house is not any bigger than yours. Make sure you get an estimate…they slide by me saying they talked to my insurance. I know insurance is paying but….. that’s just too crazy
yeah that's a crazy estimate, our HOA negotiated a deal for the entire neighborhood
So your house insurance pays for cleanup from fires? Am asking because State Farm apparently doesn't pay for certain types of cleanup apparently as I have recently experienced with a non fire matter.
@@skipscott5617. They asked me to sign on the line that they got the job. I said I didn’t see an estimate yet. They said they talk to my insurance they didn’t, I was stupid and let them see the first page of my insurance agreement. They said they needed me to sign the thing so that that they could get past the guards, the security guards.. I knew it was gonna be hard to find someone that’s the timing and stuff so I just let them do it. When I called and said, that’s BS. They said they accidentally charged twice as much.
@@Josephine-sm2db. My house was full of ash and soot My kids left the windows open.. but yeah, the insurance should pay I had really good coverage. They stripped it down and added a.5k deductible starting in November…. and I haven’t even settled this claim yet.
@@carmelinhawaii interesting how insurance companies react to disasters. On the areas affected by lava flows here in Hawaii island, they either stopped all coverage or hiked up the premiums.
Thank you
Mahalo and Best Aloha Holiday Wishes.
Thanks Steve
Aloha Divern and appreciate you watching. Stay Safe & Sane. Best Wishes.
Thanks Again.
Sad still that this happened. You are all so precious.
Aloha and many thanks for your support and kindness. I just posted another video and I hope you watch it. Best Aloha Wishes.
good, for you
Mahalo
I’m happy to hear about the progress!
What ever happened to the children?
OH, as everyone knows, they are fine and in school and some are doing on-line learning with my DIL teacher that has checked and none are missing. Please come to Maui and see if you can find them.
Thank you for this video glad life is getting better for some hopefully one day we will find out the real story of what happened
Check-out the KULA & Puleo fires that did tremendous damage to upcountry Maui -- over 2,500 acres and many homes. But no deaths. Monday -- all public schools were cancelled due to high winds. Electricity was out from Mahinahina to Kaanapali Resort area. Perhaps, one day you will be able to explain our ever-present, ever-persistent fires and electrical outtages.
45 resident...head chef of the Hyatt., head chef of David Pauls , and Chart House for years.
We are truly impressed? Don't remember you eating at my Lahaina Lobster Roll on Front Street a few years ago? Did you come by my Hawaii Waffle Dog place on Front Street. Surely, you go some fudge at my Lahaina Fudge Co. store on Front Street 10 years ago? Or you eat some Big Wave Taffy from my son at every ABC Store? Honestly, I don't remember you as I'm sure you would have touted your credentials. Best Aloha Wishes.
@@MauiTravelVideos mahalos sir, Lahaina fudge, thats a broke da mouth goodness.
Fresnel lenses are most often used in light gathering applications, such as condenser systems or emitter/detector setups. They can also be used as magnifiers or projection lenses in illumination systems, and image formulation.
These fires are being caused by an accidental glare from one of the Satellites in orbit.
All 8 fires. EIGHT? The one last week that almost took-out Olowalu? Week before almost took-out Kapalua Airport? Maui "averages" over 60 fires each month. Really? Put the Kool-Aid down and plan to visit the next rally.
@@MauiTravelVideos guess you think the Earth is flat and it’s a giant laser beam - holding humankind subject as ants.
It’s a solid hypotheses. Satellites that have a designed lens to them is more probable than anything else. Electric grid was claimed shut down hours before the fires broke out and a giant laser beam weapon is complete bogus fear-mongering nonsense.
Mahalos Skip!!!
Aloha Ace. Many thanks. Best Aloha Wishes & Blessings.
God bless
Aloha and Thank You Very Much. Come to Maui soon. Best Wishes.
Spared by the fire.
Lush beautiful and green everywhere.
Easy to see progress for such areas
TRUTH IS ....
Facts are real for all of us that has not been spared by fire as well.
Thats the same positive def of facts.
That's the same positive def of real life current events and the same positively happy for you today too
That's the same positive truth as no misleading information and coming from the inside.
That is the same positive def of hope for change please come and the same positive idealism in spite of many still have who had everything wiped out.
Nothing negative about the truth nor the positive reality were are not all spared by the fire.
Linda Winner positively speaks reality in trufulness as well.
Be Well
You - Be Well, Too.
Aussie Watching 🙏❤️
Aloha Bruce. Thanks for watching and for your support and love. Come to Maui when you can. Stay safe, sound, smart, salty and sane. Best to you and your family.
Satellite laser beams . The first town witch burned out was Mati ( Greek small town in Attica , Greece ) . People , metals , glasses , cars all malted .
Please, for your sake. Put The Bottle Down. Drink Water.
Steve, MAUI STRONG BUDDY!
Aloha JScott. So good to see you again and thanks for watching. We're strong! Best Wishes to You Always.
Totally different from Lahaina
Thats good for you in Komohana.
People who think the whole island recovered needs to know only parts of Maui returned to theiir home or to a burnt home property.
Just to be clear.
LAHAINA
They still are recovering in Lahaina one section at a time.
🌊ALoHa 🐳
GOD ❤ BLESS 🕊
Good that you're experiencing positive vibes.
GOD ❤ BLESS 🕊
Komohana
About 7% of Maui burned. 8 fires. KULA fire destroyed 2,500 acres and many homes. But it was a few hours earlier and took resources (helicopters, etc.) from Lahaina Town.
@@MauiTravelVideos
Thank you for the insight. Appreciate your knowledge and honesty.
Makes me feel better when I know the truth.
You’re one of the lucky ones , you have a house and everything in it, so you can’t speak for many.
Aloha. Absolutely He Can. And I, as the father in the video, can too. I lost EVERYTHING. Had you listened to the video, you would have heard that I lost apartment, contents and car. Had you actually listened to the video, you would have heard us tell everyone of the huge human efforts to return things to a working condition and some tiny positive actions going on to recover. The video was about positive work taking place to get moving forward. Sorry you didn't listen. But when you have a hammer -- all you look for is nails.
He works for the government. He’s for sure working for Hawaiian electric.
Skip has always had his own business. Most of the time with me, his father in the video. Our Big Wave Taffy was a big operation with 3 warehouses and all of it was totally destroyed. We did Lahaina Fudge Co. on Front Street for many years, we did Gypsy Guide for several years, and then he went and did Big Wave Taffy for almost 10 years. I started Lahaina Lobster roll. Skip is known as "The Candy Man" on Facebook. You're as "wrong" as wrong can be. Please don't come to Maui. We and Maui will be better without you ever here. Have a Nice Day!
I know what you mean
I think its good to be positive about this horrific event. Our whole country needs to keep getting information about what is happening there. The globalist-owned media won’t report a thing about it, so that adds to our suspicion about who was behind this horrible attack. We keep praying for everyone in Maui and pray for justice to be served.
Monday - all schools were closed due to high winds in the 40mph range. Electricity was lost from Mahinahina to the resorts in Ka'anapali. Fortunately, no power lines fell igniting fires. Fires are very commonplace on an island, as it's almost impossible to put-out with fire equipment. If you lived on an island, you would understand many more things. In the meantime, "Hold Your Hammer .... Keep Looking For Nails." You will find your agenda.
I miss our ohana at the KBH ❤
Aloha What. Hope you can come back to the (now) Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort. It's almost the same as KBH, but there will be renovation in the future. Stay safe and salty and we'll see you when you can get here. Best Aloha Wishes.
You are fortunate ...You are one of the 2% that still have a home standing. There are Good People in this World....just very few in our elected officials that need to stand before us and answer for their Crimes Against Humanity.......
Really? I lost Everything. Did you not watch the video. Everything. I'll say it again. Everything. They are staying in a hotel like us, as their house is not liveable., Please get your facts straight.
thats great, still wondering what happened to the kids. was this message paid for by the governor, sounds like some selling out!
What kids are you talking about? All children have been accounted for. If you know of one you should report them through the proper channels. That missing kids story along with all the bodies washing up on Lanai (if that’s the next one you’re going to bring up) been debunked by several sources a long time ago.
@@donnaw1835 Not all the ones who perished
@@gigigregory5858 I mourn for the 97 who perished including the 3 children.
@@donnaw1835 There were more than 3 children who died, Listen to the 911 calls and you will know that
all i did was tell you facts about my neighborhood, i wasn't trying to say anything about the kids, the governor, or any of my own opinions, and i made that clear in the video. Just facts about the work that's been done
Amen🙌
Aloha Rosanna. Many thanks for watching. Best aloha blessings.
Stay positive the klaus schwabs in this world are losing..we are the 99%! Great video
Hi.
What I see is his house isn't burned down and what I saw is things that weren't burned but should have been. The people that are going to be waiting are those that got there house burned down u didn't. U need to go over to the Pentecostal church and see the strange act of God to show this isn't what they said. Go look now but u won't be able to explain it unless u see what really happened and stop saying everything is alright when u have no idea what they did
I've seen that church, it looks like a laser cut through the roof. Nothing's burnt around it and nothing's burnt inside
I lived at Crossroads Apartment. #4. If you look at the picture I took, UNITS 1 & 2 & 4 & 5 were TOTALLY Destroyed. Yet Freeman's Unit #3 is perfectly in place. See the picture? Not a thing touched by flames. Care to explain, since ya'll are so informed? He wanted to die in the unit. He was born on Maui and lived his whole life here. We took him to the seawall to pass-away. I watched our building burn, along with all the buildings you mentioned. No everything is not all right. But we are in the "recover" mode, with a LOT of the basics starting to be restored. Come To Maui and See for yourself, instead of just speculating from 5,000 miles away.
What it's about is what they did and they want the majority to forget about that part. This destruction is not just from any fire that just started or if someone started it doesn't cause that kind of damage
I lost my house in a wildfire in Santa Barbara and the same strange things occurred. Somethings burned and 20 feet away other things did not burn. Nonsensical conspiracy theories don't help anyone.
You DID NOT LOSE EVERYTHING! Kahoma Village had 4 multi unit token buildings burn. This burn pattern inside your otherwise UNTOUCHED and PRISTINE Kahoma Village still targeted the "have nots". No single family dwelling was lost. No one WHO LOST EVERYTHING needs to hear how great it is for you!
Hi YELLOW! I am the FATHER and I lost everything, which you would've seen in the previous videos. The purpose of the video, which you didn't see is the tremendous efforts by so many. Come see us on Maui.
Mahalo for telling us the facts. We, Hawaiians on the mainland, heard some awful things going on with the governor and the World Economic Forum who wants to take over the whole Earth and to make Maui and playground for the rich elite. I hope this doesn't happen to you. I have Ohana on Maui in Wailuku. I will pray for you guys!
Aloha.
There’s a time for positivity but first there must be accountability and transparency.
Hi.
I hope all the restaurants and the palace and everything that was there get rebuilt to standards but look the same.
Aloha and Thank You. Where is the "Palace?" Best Wishes Latest video: ua-cam.com/video/2fU97D0Y-nY/v-deo.html
What do you do when you've lost everything you owned? It boggles my mind!
Aloha. Just take it a day at a time. That is all one can really do. Best Wishes.
Mahalo ❤ Ke Akua
Aloha Heaven Maui. Thank you and Best Aloha Wishes.
Has anybody tested the water?
Yes, my son and daughter=in=law live in Kohoma Village and test daily. All good now. Here is my lastest video: ua-cam.com/video/2fU97D0Y-nY/v-deo.html
❤
Aloha and Mahalo. Come to Maui soon and Best Aloha Wishes.
How is it possible your son escaped the burn but his own yard is still a mess? After two months and the burned bushes along the front wall still there? If it was me by now i would have torn out anything that burns near my home....
It has taken months to get back inside the Burn Zone. I just got back to 10A after 4 months. Try and stay informed. He has no water, just got electricity.
Have you and others in your village considered hosting some families who lost everything?
Yes, but we have no place. Me and my wife have been at the Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort and Skip & his wife are at the Westin Resort & Spa. So we are not able to "Host" as you say. We lost our home and EVERYTHING. They will be able to return in the future. So There.
God Bless you all in Lahaina n Maui we are praying that you’ll get back your country in Jesus name
Darn. I did not know I lost the USA. Not sure where to start looking for the country, but I'll give it a shot.
In upstate NY the Native Amwrican Indians won there rights back for land on a sovereign nation ruling. they have the right over their land and pay no taxation. Not sure if this could be a path?
Aloha and Thank You. I'll ask around and see if we have any "Native American Indians" and we'll see what we can do. Best Aloha Wishes for 2024.
He also isn't in 5he major 🔥 burn center it was the water front. All his neighbors are still standing..
Oh -- I didn't know there was a "major" burn center and a "minor" burn center? I was totally destroyed, as you would've seen in the previous videos that you did not see. I was in the apartment building behind Fleetwood's. In that "major" burn center? Hope you can get to Maui soon for your first visit.
Is there records on any kind of weather patterns that, for a fact, cause these wild fires?..Might be a dumb question but I never heard it talked about.
Aloha Negative. Thanks for watching. Good questions. Having been here almost 20 years, I do know that wildfires are an annual and often occurance on this island, and really on any island. It's the winds. We keep cool with our tradewinds and anyone on an island knows this. High winds caused the Kula fire to consume over 2,000 acres and many homes (but no deaths) long before the Lahaina Town fire. Our resources were upcountry and the helicopters where there while the fire started on the west side of Maui. Good Question and worth more exploration. Thanks and Best Wishes.
What is the problem with being 70 or older?
Aloha Jim. No problem for me. Best Wishes.
Gov. Josh Greene has a positive job for you.
Good To Hear. I am, the Father, and I lost everything. You can't even comprehend. Apartment, contents, car and three Front Street businesses. We believe in the future of Maui and the incredible work currently being done to restore first .... so later we can rebuild. I'd love to work for Gov. Green. After so many weeks, we're ready to remember my next door neighbor, Freeman, that we carried to the seawall to die, praise his 84 years, and begin to piece Lahaina Town back together and make him proud. Please, Allan, never come to Maui. We deserve better.
@@MauiTravelVideos Governor Josh Greene has asked me to visit. Would like to see Maui before the elite buy up all the land. 🏝️
Lahaina still looks like Pompeii?
Dang. I've never been to Pompei. Is it near SE Asia. I go there often.
Go Jaguars
Aloha Chewysoda. Thanks and Skip will LOVE your comment. He is the only "jaguars" fan in the western hemisphere and certainly the only one in all of Polynesia. Go JAGS! Thank you and please come to Maui soon.
Whzt a out the poor people who lost everything and loved ones ????
Thank you for highlighting our situation. Patricia and I lost everything, as you see in the 4 videos I have posted. Condo, contents, and my blessed Hyundai Elantra. Our long-time neighbor FREEMAN, who was born on Maui and never left the island, want to die in his unit at 84. We said "NO". We took him to the seawall and let him die with dignity. Most of our group jumped in the ocean, Patricia and I ran thru the fire wall. We fed him and took care of him. We cry everyday. We have nothing. Thank You for highlighting those of us who want to "recover" and restore our self dignity. Hope you never come to Maui. The island deserves better.
those burnt shacks will all be brand new homes..HELLO!
Thanks. That Is True. One Day. Aloha.
❤️🩹🙏
Aloha and Thank You Very Much. Best Wishes & Aloha Blessings. Stay Sane!
Do you think that china involved in this tragic? Who own your electricity?
Aloha. Serious? Are you serious? That's hilarious. I would think, and almost hope, China would have a few "other" things to think about, instead of a small, 4-block historic walking street on an island with 140,000 people in the most isolated place on the planet. With Pearl Harbor 60 miles away? Really? Truly interesting question. Maui Electric is a public company and one many invest in because of high dividends. I own a few but not many shares as part of a Mutual Fund. I love your humor. Best Aloha Wishes. (BTW - we were the "news" for about 4-5 days and now we're on page 16 as an afterthought.)
No cleanup has begun?
DARN. I was thinking you watched the video and saw the ServePro tents and ServePro steam cleaning the outside of the house, and the talk of all the people from electricity and water working overtime, along with the cleanup that I showed in the video with the new "compound" that they're putting in the soil. The whole video was about cleanup. Darn. Hope you get a chance to watch it.
Maybe the truth will sink in on the anniversary next year on 8/08 🤨
Yes, it will. We'll continue our level-headed and high work ethic to "recover" while never forgetting what happened, and we'll continue until that day with a truth-based, fact-focused approach to healing and moving forward. You can count on that. Visit Maui one day, I think you might like it.