As President Biden arrives to survey the damage with state and local officials, shock and grief are giving way to anger and questions about the government’s preparation.
Regardless of whether Hawaiian Electric is found ultimately responsible, there will be major repercussions for the company, its customers and its stockholders.
But a warm welcome may not be assured for Biden in some circles on Maui, where the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Saturday acknowledged frustrations from some fire survivors applying for FEMA aid.