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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR -- NEWS RELEASE -- STATE AND MAUI COUNTY SELECT U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR PHASE 2 OF WILDFIRE DEBRIS REMOVAL

Press Release

Date: Aug. 29, 2023
Location: Honolulu, HI
Issues: Environment Federal, State and Local Relations

"The Army Corps of Engineers is eminently qualified to undertake this big task, to help the residents of Maui move forward in their recovery journey. The Phase 2 work will help with long-term stabilization of the affected areas, so that residents and businesses can rebuild in the way these communities want them rebuilt. We thank President Biden and all our federal partners for the pledge to stand alongside us, as the president said, "as long as it takes.'

In discussions with FEMA, we reached an understanding that extra consideration will be given to embedding Hawai"i's cultural experts into the mission. There will also be a focus on utilizing local businesses and paying prevailing wages for the debris removal effort."


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