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Hawaii wildfire survivors describe major failures in the local response as the death toll climbs. Also, after a new indictment in Georgia, former President Donald Trump repeats his false claims of election fraud. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

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.

More than one week into the state’s worst natural disaster in history, cadaver dogs are still searching for victims after wildfires tore through Hawaii. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano spoke to residents in Maui, some who have lost their homes and others who are lending a hand in the ongoing recovery.

As the confirmed death toll from the Maui wildfires grows to more than 100, survivors say they failed to receive food and basic supplies in the days following the inferno. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Just four of the victims so far have been positively identified, according to Maui County officials. Gov. Green estimated that about 1,300 people remain unaccounted for.

Wildfires have devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui for a week. The fires have destroyed historic buildings and landmarks significant to native Hawaiians. Noelani Ahia, co-founder of the Mauna Medic Healers Hui, joins CBS News to discuss the Indigenous history of Lahaina and what the community needs at this time.

There are mounting questions in Hawaii about how the Maui wildfires started and what caused them to spread so quickly. State officials are investigating and residents say they’re angry over the government’s response. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Photos of Maui before and after the fires show the extent of their destruction to Lahaina’s real estate and infrastructure.

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…

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…

“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.

The Maui wildfires were the deadliest in a century, with 99 confirmed killed and hundreds more missing. Thousands also lost their homes and pieces of Hawaii’s history are gone forever. Lana Zak has a closer look at the cost of the devastation.

Maui resident Pamela Reader escaped with her husband and two daughters but lost her house in last week’s wildfire. She said one of her friends still cannot locate his parents. Reader joined CBS News to discuss how people on the island are doing.

The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry program helps emergency officials in your county determine where you are and what you need during natural disasters. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin and Travis County leaders are encouraging residents to apply for a program designed to help out individuals in need during natural disasters. The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the…

“The thing about it is though, thoughts and prayers in a moment like this are not enough,” the former president, who grew up in Honolulu, said.