Coast Guard shifts response focus to maritime environment after Maui Fires
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Biden says every asset will be available as Maui battles deadly wildfires
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George Frey/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) Amid remarks on the Pact Act, President Joe Biden addresses the devastating wildfires in Hawaii.
President Joe Biden, speaking on the deadly Maui wildfires, said a new disaster declaration will "get aid in the hands of people desperately needing help now."
"Our prayers are with the people of Hawaii, but not just our prayers," Biden said. "Every asset we have will be available to them. They ve seen their homes or businesses destroyed, and some have lost loved ones, and it s not over yet."
Dozens of people have died, hundreds of structures have been destroyed and cultural landmarks have been damaged as a result of the fires.
Before his remarks, Biden approved an emergency declaration to make federal funding available to help those affected in Maui County. The money can be used for temporary housing, home repairs and other programs as well as for state and local governments to remove debris and to institute protectiv