President Joe Biden has declared Hawaii a disaster area, clearing the way for federal aid to help Maui residents and businesses recover from devastating wildfires. Biden spoke about the wildfires while traveling in Utah on Thursday and pledged immediate help for those who lost loved ones or homes. The federal funding will include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover damaged uninsured property and other programs. At least 36 people have died in the fires and officials are warning that the toll could rise. A Hawaii Emergency Management Agency spokesperson says search-and-rescue teams are fanning out in the devastated areas in the hopes of finding survivors.