- The wildfires have killed at least 106 people.
- More than 2,200 structures in the town of Lāhainā were damaged or destroyed.
- The governor estimated, “the losses approach $6 billion.”
- The wildfire traveled a mile every minute spanning more than 2500 acres.
- Information Advocacy Network – MERCY connected refugees with safe havens in cities across Europe, including Warsaw, Stockholm, and Amsterdam.
- Bomb Shelter – In response to the threat of missile attacks in Lviv, Ukraine, MERCY built a bomb shelter in a neighborhood in downtown Lviv to serve as a safe refuge for local residents.
- Humanitarian Aid - MERCY provided and supported aid to much-needed humanitarian aid to the conflict zones.
- MERCY Hostel – MERCY opened a hostel that housed up to 20 refugees that fled to Lviv or were in transit to other locations outside of Ukraine.
- First Responders - Boots-on-the-Ground: MERCY Ambassadors have been boots-on-the-ground in the impacted area from the outset, identifying needs and meeting the needs.
- Working Alongside Community Leaders: Collaborating with the local fire chief and the top 20 community members, we are actively participating in addressing various needs, filling staffing requirements, keeping distribution centers operational, and ensuring a consistent supply of resources.
- Material Organization for Residents: Our team has and continues to organize and send essential supplies to the residents of Lahaina.
- Compassion, Care and Comfort to Residents in Lahaina: MERCY Ambassadors are interacting directly with those impacted by the wildfires, extending care and assistance to the residents still in Lahaina and providing much-needed comfort during this extremely challenging time.