Impact of the Maui Wildfires and Perspectives on Emergency Preparedness from Hawaii’s IPP

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The video describes the impact of the Maui wildfires in 2023 and how Hawaii is preparing for emergencies. Dr. Gary Glauberman, a professor at the University of Hawaii, explains that many people lost their homes and jobs due to the fires. The fires were worsened by strong winds and high heat. Some groups, like Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, faced extra challenges because of language barriers and crowded living conditions. Dr. Glauberman suggests better emergency plans through healthcare visits, community storytelling, school programs, and technology tools to help families be ready for future disasters.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Hawaii; Public Health Nursing; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; Climate Change; Wildfires; Social Determinants of Health

Institutions: World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM)

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