U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, visited Maui following back-to-back storms that left major devastation islandwide. She expressed her commitment to providing federal assistance to Maui County. One of the areas she visited was Iao Valley, where the raging Wailuku River devastated homes and properties. She also toured Kula Hospital, which has been relocating patients and residents to other facilities due to significant damage. Tokuda emphasized the importance of having boots on the ground to discuss the needs of the area with FEMA. She emphasized the need for a presidential declaration, stating that the federal government will support the recovery efforts.