Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa implores public not to visit Maui as wildfire devastation rages on
foxnews.comNative Hawaiian Jason Momoa is urging people not to travel to Maui amid the devastating wildfires that have left thousands homeless and the area of Lahaina irrevocably changed. "Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now.
DO NOT TRAVEL TO MAUI," the "Aquaman" actor implored his followers on his Instagram."Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering this deeply," he wrote. "Mahalo to everyone who has donated and shown aloha to the community in this time of need," he wrote, urging his followers to check specific accounts for updates and aid opportunities.
Momoa, born in Honolulu, has continued to share resources on his Instagram story as the death toll continues to rise in Maui.
Television personality Christina Hall also disclosed her connection to Hawaii.Taking to her Instagram story, the 40-year-old shared a Facebook post from her parents which explained they had evacuated from their home due to the wildfires. "We are safe, have electricity and a place to stay," the HGTV-star's parents explained. "While in Lahaina area, we didn't have electricity, internet, tv and only very limited cell service.
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