President Biden Speaks About Maui Wildfires Federal Response

President Biden speaks about the deadly wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, and the federal response, including the role being played by FEMA on the ground. He says he has spoken with Governor Green and FEMA administrator Criswell and that federal assets have been surged to the island and will be there for as long as it takes to help with the rescue, recovery and rebuilding effort. He also announces that he has authorized a $700-one-time payment for residents impacted by the fires. "Every asset they need will be there for them," the president says of the ongoing coordinated federal response. close