{"id":10136,"date":"2023-08-18T23:05:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T23:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/leadership\/the-unfolding-maui-wildfire-crisis-is-following-a-familiar-script\/"},"modified":"2023-08-18T23:05:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T23:05:19","slug":"the-unfolding-maui-wildfire-crisis-is-following-a-familiar-script","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=10136","title":{"rendered":"The Unfolding Maui Wildfire Crisis Is Following A Familiar Script"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The aftermath of the deadly and destructive wildfires on Maui is following a script that many corporate executives have faced when trying to recover from a crisis at their organizations.<\/p>\n

The predictable nature of the pattern, however, does not make the images and news from the Hawaiian island any less riveting, gut-wrenching\u2014or instructive. Indeed, business leaders should consider updating their company\u2019s crisis recovery plans to account for the following possibilities that have become a reality in Maui.<\/p>\n

Resignation<\/h2>\n

It is not unusual for someone who might have been responsible in some way or a poorly managed crisis to step down from their position.<\/p>\n

Herman Andaya, the Maui Emergency Management Agency administrator, resigned last night, citing health reasons.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the gravity of the crisis we are facing, my team and I will be placing someone in this key position as quickly as possible, and I look forward to making that announcement soon,\u201d Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said.<\/p>\n

Andaya made headlines the day before at a press conference when he said he did not regret activating the island’s emergency notification sirens.<\/p>\n

Criticism<\/h2>\n

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Business leaders should not be surprised when faced with criticism or outrage over the way an emergency, scandal or disaster was handled.<\/p>\n

The decision not to use sirens, \u201ccoupled with water shortages that hampered firefighters and an escape route clogged with vehicles that were overrun by flames, has brought intense criticism from many residents following the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century,\u201d the Associated<\/em> Press<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe lack of sirens has emerged as a potential misstep. The<\/em> Associated<\/em> Press<\/em> reported it was part of a series of communication issues that added to the chaos. Hawaii has what it touts as the largest system of outdoor alert sirens in the world,\u201d according to the news organization.<\/p>\n

Damage Assessment<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s essential to determine as quickly as possible the nature and extent of the damages caused by a crisis so that appropriate steps can be taken to recover from it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fire caused billions of dollars in damage and burned nearly 3,000 structures, state officials have said. It created an immediate housing shortage around Lahaina and raised <\/strong>concerns about long-term displacement,\u201d the Washington<\/em> Post<\/em> reported<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fire also damaged or destroyed some of Lahaina\u2019s historic landmarks, many of which were relics from the era of missionaries and sailors. The town is a sacred place for Native Hawaiians and was the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom for the first half of the 19th century.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe burning probably left behind toxins that could have long-term environmental effects on the state\u2019s waters, corals, plants and wildlife, said officials, who closed public access to Lahaina,\u201d according to the newspaper\/<\/p>\n

Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Depending on the nature and extent of a crisis, it may be necessary to rely on outside assistance to help those affected by it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Federal Emergency Management Agency encouraged survivors of the Maui wildfires on Monday to register with the government as soon as possible to receive a range of assistance, including an immediate payment of $700 to cover food and water,\u201d according to the New York Times<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe agency also said it is providing temporary housing in hotels and motels for survivors. And the Small Business Administration said it can provide a low-interest loan of up to $500,000 to homeowners for repairs and up to $2 million to businesses that suffered damage,\u201d the newspaper reported.<\/p>\n

Investigation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Who, how, and when a crisis is investigated can be just as important as the results of the inquiry.<\/p>\n

State Attorney General Anne Lopez said her office will hire a third-party private organization to conduct an independent investigation of the Lahaina wildfire, according to Hawaii News Now<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe organization will assess the performance of agencies in preparing and responding to the wildfire that devastated Lahaina and other blazes that also tore through Maui.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe hiring of the independent organization with background in emergency management underscores the scale of the disaster and the mounting questions about government preparation for the wildfires, actions taken during the blaze, and the response.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lawsuits<\/h2>\n

Legal actions against those who may be responsible for a crisis are not unusual.<\/p>\n

Several lawsuits have already been filed against Hawaiian Electric because of the wildfires, according to KITV4<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe lawsuits accuse the electric company of such things as negligence resulting in wrongful death, severe personal injury, property damage and loss,\u201d the television station said.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next<\/h2>\n

Business leaders should pay close attention to how the Maui wildfire crisis continues to unfold for important lessons on the best practices for responding to, managing, and recovering from a crisis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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