Deanne Criswell says the president will tell affected people on Monday that they will be in control of rebuilding efforts
The administrator of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency , Deanne Criswell, saidwill on Monday reassure the people of Lahaina they will be in control of how they rebuild when he visits the Maui community devastated by a historically deadly wildfire.
Wildfires incinerated Lahaina on 8 August, destroying 2,200 homes and businesses and leaving hundreds of people missing. As of Sunday, 114 were confirmed dead. Biden has faced criticism from Republicans for not speaking publicly about the tragedy until five days after it occurred. Criswell said she was in communication with the president in those days, helping him understand the magnitude of the situation and what resources were needed.
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