Biden to Travel to Maui , Following Deadly Wildfires.<br />Biden to Travel to Maui , Following Deadly Wildfires.<br />White House Press Secretary <br />Karine Jean-Pierre made the announcement <br />on Aug. 16, NBC News reports. .<br />The president and first lady will <br />travel to Hawaii on Aug. 21. .<br />In Maui, the president and first lady will <br />be welcomed by state and local leaders to <br />see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss <br />the next steps in the recovery effort, Karine Jean-Pierre, White House Press Secretary, via statement.<br />The announcement comes after Biden said they'd make the trip "as soon as we can" <br />but "don't want to get in the way.".<br />I want to go and make sure we got <br />everything they need. I want to be sure we <br />don’t disrupt the ongoing recovery efforts, President Joe Biden, via statement.<br />President Biden has reportedly been <br />communicating with FEMA Administrator <br />Deanna Criswell, Gov. Josh Green and state senators. .<br />Green "advised that the search and recovery efforts are expected to be at a stage early next week to allow for a presidential visit," Jean-Pierre said.<br />106 human remains have been recovered on Maui so far, authorities say, though that number is expected to rise. .<br />Most of the remains have <br />not yet been identified. .<br />So far, FEMA has supplied "50,000 meals, 75,000 liters of water, 5,000 cots and 10,000 blankets and shelter supplies to the county government for distribution," according to the White House.<br />So far, FEMA has supplied "50,000 meals, 75,000 liters of water, 5,000 cots and 10,000 blankets and shelter supplies to the county government for distribution," according to the White House
