Republicans on the House Oversight Committee opened an investigation into the federal response to the Maui wildfires, accusing the Biden administration of failing to deliver an adequate response to the natural disaster that left at least 115 people dead.
Lawmakers are pressing FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to detail the shortcomings the agency faced while responding to the wildfires and how officials plan to avoid similar struggles in the future, according to a letter sent to the agency on Friday. The lawmakers cited a “hindered and delayed” response that they say made it more difficult for residents to get proper assistance.
“The Oversight Committee has a responsibility to ensure FEMA is utilizing every tool at their disposal efficiently and will work to ensure FEMA delivers assistance in a seamless, swift timeframe,” they added.The Oversight Committee initially announced plans to investigate the federal response in late August, citing President Joe Biden’s delayed response to visit the island.
The fires began on Aug. 8 and have claimed at least 115 lives, with several more still unaccounted for, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in United States history.
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