The process will involve applying for a pass and meeting with officials before the escorted visits. Oliveira said they will be offered by zones depending on where the Environmental Protection Agency has finished hazardous materials removal work.
“It is just overwhelming to see the devastation, so part of our process is to support people and prepare them for what to experience,” he said. “We don’t want to traumatize or hurt anyone more than they’ve been hurt to date.” “We don’t want people stirring up toxic dust so will give guidance on gently moving through to search for anything,” he said.“It is not a safe environment for people to be in,” he said, adding much work remains to be done.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter, that people displaced by the fire are being moved into more permanent housing “the best that we can,” including longer-term rentals and extended Airbnb rentals with a goal of getting people into 18 months of housing.