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August 10, 2023
HAWAIIAN FIRESTORM CRISIS
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Our brothers and sisters on the island of Maui and elsewhere in Hawaii are facing the devastating consequences of raging fires that have so far killed 36 people, injured several hundred more and destroyed the entire town of Lahaina, leveling homes and businesses and ravaging huge swaths of green tropical landscape.
In response to this ongoing crisis, our Locals are organizing an emergency response to help deliver critical aid to these communities in desperate need of support.
We are asking our Union family to pull together and give whatever you can in terms of donations or volunteering time toward providing this assistance.
Shipping containers are at the ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington to collect and stow these emergency items for delivery to Maui. Items can be dropped off at the Memorial Hall starting today from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. all the way until August 17, 2023.
The items in most demand:
- Baby food
- Diapers, wipes
- Toiletries (toothbrushes, body wash, soaps, etc.)
- Sleeping bags
- Pillows
- Bedding
- Bed mats
- Clothing (especially kid’s clothes)
- Towels
- Sandals
- Basic home necessities
- Monetary donations are also welcomed at your Local business office.
An injury to one, is an injury to all.
In Solidarity,
Gary Herrera Joe Gasperov Daniel G. Miranda
President President President
Local 13 Local 63 Local 94
