Pres. Biden approves Hawaiian disaster declaration to help provide federal aid and assist with evacuation efforts amid deadly wildfires. 'Our prayers are with the people of Hawaii, but not just our prayers. Every asset we have will be available to them.'
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He and his girlfriend ended up leaving their car and jumping in the water to escape the flames. Dougherty said he got cuts and bruises from getting knocked against the rocks and coral. "I couldn't even make it across the street because the pavement was so hot. And now I have second degree burns on the bottom of my feet," Dougherty said.
"I've got to find a way to procure a phone so I can start making contacts with people and find my beautiful girlfriend," he said."I'm so scared."Share to TwitterPresident Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration in Hawaii and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires.
"President Biden confirmed he signed a Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaii that will deliver additional federal resources and support on top of the actions already underway by FEMA, the National Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other federal agencies to support the emergency response," the White House said in a statement.
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