Lahaina’s debris relocation project has surpassed the 80% mark, according to the latest update from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Since mid-June, the operation has moved about 400,000 tons of wildfire debris, demonstrating significant progress in Maui’s recovery.

A group of current and former FEMA officials is voicing alarm about the Trump administration’s approach to disaster relief. They warn that recent budget cuts and sweeping policy changes could reverse crucial improvements made since Hurricane Katrina.

Justin Otto of Campbell County has been chosen for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2026 executive public information officer cohort, now in its 10th year. His selection marks a notable accomplishment for both Campbell County and FEMA’s ongoing mission to build effective leaders in emergency management.