what they faced is still surfacing. maui firefighter aaron griffith shot this video. he says 17 of the 18 firefighters who lived in lahaina lost their homes. it was literally like walk tlug what you d imagine hell to be. reporter: expected to spend hours on the ground, the president s visit was not welcomed by all. we made it happen on our own. reporter: some have criticized fema s response, including the initial $700 critical need payments intended to cover immediate necessities like food, water and clothi.ng it s a huge slap in the face. reporter: but the federal government says they re bringing in more resources, approving more than $8 million in relief to victims so far, as so many others demand accountability. do i wish those sirens went off? of course i do. reporter: state emergency management officials now also say they reminded maui emergency managers the