Visitors enjoy the water in Mākena . of Honoapi ‘ ilani Highway ( Hawai ‘ i Route 30 ) and Lahaina Bypass Road ( Hawai ‘ i Route 3000 ) to contain hazardous dust and protect those driving past Lahaina to the Kā ‘ anapali and Kapalua areas .
Honoring Lahaina and Maui People across the channel , on Moloka ‘ i , knew about the Lahaina fire before anyone else . “ Moloka ‘ i could see the fire , and the community came together ,” Daines said .
“ They were like , ‘ Pack the boats up with cereal and diapers . Send water . Send what you can . They need help in Lahaina .’ Boats were flying across the water .”
Soon , the rest of the islands started sending planes and boats full of supplies . “ Hawai ‘ i takes care of its own ,” Daines said . “ I think they set up four or five command centers — and they were very impressive , fully stocked , fully ready to rock and roll — before FEMA even arrived .”
Now , Daines said the best way to help from afar is by monetary donation . “ The Hawai ‘ i Community Foundation ’ s Maui Strong fund is getting shared among nonprofits , funneled to private individuals and managed in a variety of different ways ,” he said . “ So if people don ’ t want to come yet , they can donate that way .”
Travelers who want to volunteer time while on Maui can do that , too , although it ’ s not necessary . “ If you ’ re not comfortable just lying by the pool , maybe go help at Goodwill , go Visitors help at enjoy the the food water bank in , go Mākena .
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