FEMA pledges help to Maui wildfire victims

Federal officials are pledging to help thousands of people displaced by the Maui wildfires. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said her agency has started to provide 700-dollars to displaced residents to cover the immediate cost of food, water, first aid, and medical supplies. In addition, there is a FEMA hotel program. In a White House briefing, Criswell said “nothing can prepare” people for the severity of destruction and loss of life — and that the U-S is mourning with the victims.