Hawaiian officials work to address mental health challenges facing wildfire survivors

Hawaiian officials work to address mental health challenges facing wildfire survivors

As rescuers continue to comb through the wreckage of the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, officials are also working to address the mental health challenges facing some of the survivors. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with one public health official who warns about the impact on children as they return to classrooms in Maui.

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Austin, Travis County issue disaster declaration amid wildfire threat

Austin, Travis County issue disaster declaration amid wildfire threat

Austin and Travis County declared a disaster on Tuesday as the risk of wildfires continues. Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown said the move helps expedite the process for receiving aid. “A disaster declaration helps us to be further prepared in the event of a wildfire and in the event of wildfire damage,” Watson said. “It allows us to be able to move quickly to access necessary resources to help with any…

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Austin, Travis County declare wildfire disaster

Austin, Travis County declare wildfire disaster

The declaration will also help the city access resources during fires. AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin and Travis County are now under a wildfire disaster declaration. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson made the declaration during a press conference on Tuesday. Watson said a disaster declaration helps the city better prepare for wildfires and wildfire damage. The declaration will also help the city access resources during fires. Watson is encouraging everyone to be extra vigilant…

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"We got away just in time:" Lahaina restaurateur describes escape from Maui wildfire

"We got away just in time:" Lahaina restaurateur describes escape from Maui wildfire

“We had no updates from 1 p.m. on,” Hawaii restaurateur Caleb Hopkins says of last week’s wildfire in Maui. At 1, Hopkins says, he was told the fire on the island was 100% contained, but a few hours later he was racing for his life with his family. “We got away just in time,” Hopkins told CBS News.

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