A professor at California State University East Bay is using her network to help Maui wildfire victims.
Rescue and recover crews continue to sift through what's left of Lahaina, where more than 2,000 homes and businesses in the former capital of Hawaii were reduced to rubble.are the deadliest in U.S. modern history, claiming at least 96 lives. The number is expected to rise even further because less than 10% of the burned-out communities has been searched.
"We're all very connected," said Dr. Mia Livaudais, a CSU East Bay professor."Our friends in Lahaina have all lost their homes. Multiple friends have lost their livelihoods." Livaudais grew up in Kihei on Maui and has been in constant contact with dozens of family and friends. She is trying to help from afar by connecting those on social media with her network of loved ones willing to help.
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