As is typical after a wildfire, insurers are requiring survivors to submit detailed “personal property inventories” listing the property they lost in the Maui Wildfire before paying Lahaina homeowners the limits of their personal property coverage. Preparing the inventories can take hours or even days. Not surprisingly, many survivors find it traumatic to list all
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How Can I Support a Maui Wildfire Survivor?
By Kristine Keala Meredith on
Posted in Fires and Explosions, Maui Fire
In times like these, survivors are grappling with the aftermath, and your compassion can make a difference in their lives. Often, finding clear guidance on how to assist can be frustrating, leading to moments of discouragement. Your willingness to offer concrete advice on navigating resources and offering a helping hand can significantly ease the burden…
“I’ve Lost My Home in the Maui Wildfire. What Should I Do Right Now?”
By Kristine Keala Meredith on
Posted in Fires and Explosions, Maui Fire
There are things that Maui wildfire survivors can do right now to help make the recovery process easier. Once you and your loved ones are out of imminent danger, you should immediately contact your insurance company, make a plan for housing, track all expenses and insurance interactions, and prepare an inventory of your losses.
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Will HECO File for Bankruptcy Protection?
By Mike Danko on
Posted in Fires and Explosions, Maui Fire
Looks as though Hawai’ian Electric Company is legally responsible for the Maui Wildfire. After all, it: