The "lack of journalistic enterprise" observed here yesterday seems more ingrained than we imagined could be the case. Today's papers again have no reports on the earthquake review committee’s meetings this week to improve emergency communications. Our emails to the papers' key gatekeepers urging coverage -- even a passing mention -- have had no effect.
Continuing that trend, we've received no response to our inquiry to a senior State Civil Defense official about whether CD will brief the public on its Earthquake Sunday activities and communications reforms. But, hey........
The trades are gentle,
the sky is blue,
the surf is up
and nothing’s new.
So goes life in Hawai`i Nei.
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MISSION: To Ensure the Lahaina Fire Tragedy Will Be the Last Time Hawaii Emergency Management so Poorly Serves the Public
The cause of the August 2023 wildfire that destroyed Lahaina, Maui and killed at least 101 residents is still unknown at this writing. What ...
I'm surprised by the lack of comittee coverage, especially considering the continued quake reporting. When it comes to disasters and politics, the media is more interested in sensationalism than substance. My guess is that the communications committee's assessments will be revealed shortly after the election.
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