In the wake of the devastating wildfire in Hawaii, the Red Cross is offering help to people trying to locate their loved ones who live or have recently visited the region. Hawaii’s Red Cross branch encourages people to call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and select option 4 for help in finding potentially missing family members or friends.
The organization advises callers to provide as much detail as possible to assist Red Cross agents in their efforts. Additional tips offered by the Red Cross include calling during off-peak hours, sending a text message or an email, checking loved ones’ social media pages, reaching out to friends, relatives, neighbors, employers, schools, places of worship, senior centers, social clubs, unions, or fraternal organizations who may have already been in contact with your loved one, and even trying to send a letter.
The recent wildfire in Maui has proven to be one of the deadliest in the U.S. in recent years, killing at least 36 people and causing extensive damage to buildings and homes.
The Red Cross’s efforts in aiding those affected by the disaster underscore the organization’s crucial role in disaster response and recovery. It also emphasizes the importance of mutual aid and community resilience in the face of such calamities.