Lahaina locals air concern on timeline for rebuilding town

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One Filipino-American is worried that the estimated timeline might force the displaced to completely move out of Hawaii.

Watch more News on iWantTFC It’s been two months since the massive wildfires burnt the historic town of Lahaina in Hawaii to the ground.

"It's sad to say but it's the realistic way of looking at it," said Lester Dumayas. I already know about 20 people who have already moved off Island just because of this whole situation.” The Federal Emergency Management Agency has sought to assure the thousands displaced that they will not be forced out of their temporary shelters.

According to FEMA, about 7,600 residents remain temporarily housed in more than 40 hotels. The agency said it is working towards finding residents a more permanent housing placement.

 

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