Jason Momoa Is , ‘Devastated and Heartbroken’ by the Fires on Maui.
Jason Momoa Is , ‘Devastated and Heartbroken’ by the Fires on Maui.
Momoa, a native of Hawaii, took to Instagram on Aug.
9 to speak about the fires on Maui that have claimed at least 55 lives.
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Momoa, a native of Hawaii, took to Instagram on Aug.
9 to speak about the fires on Maui that have claimed at least 55 lives.
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We are devastated and heartbroken for our friends and ‘ohana on Maui who have been impacted by the recent wildfires, Jason Momoa, via Instagram.
The 'Aquaman' star also took the time to share resources for people who need help on the island.
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One of his reposts was from nonprofit ‘Āina Momona, which is collecting donations for the Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Country Strong Fund, Deadline reports.
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Families were forced to evacuate on short notice, many escaping with only the clothes on their backs, ‘Āina Momona, nonprofit, via Instagram.
Information on injuries and fatalities is still coming in.
Lahaina town is gone.
Many other places on Maui were also affected.
We continue to send pule (prayers) to this incredible community, ‘Āina Momona, nonprofit, via Instagram.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association and Hawaii Hotel Alliance are currently working with hotels in other part [sic] of Hawaii to house displaced residents.
Survivors are the priority, ‘Āina Momona, nonprofit, via Instagram.
Momoa also shared information to help those searching for missing loved ones.
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President Joe Biden has since declared the events to be a major disaster, which will allocate funding to Maui County