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Published August 13, 2023

Jason Momoa says don't travel to Maui: “Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering this deeply.”

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Jason Momoa from Gage Skidmore via flickr

Jason Momoa makes it blatantly clear that no one should travel to Maui after a deadly and devastating wildfire.

The action star, a native Hawaiian, posted a message to social media saying now is not the time to vacation or take advantage of cheap flights.

"Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines have lowered prices so victims can evacuate off the island," he wrote. Adding, "Unless you were affected by the fires, this does not mean you can book a cheap flight for your next vacation."

"If you plan to travel to Maui shortly, cancel your trip. The community needs to heal, grieve and restore. That means the less visitors to the island taking up critical resources that have become extremely limited, the better." he added.

Momoa has provided the links for organizations helping with humanitarian efforts, including ActBlue Emergency Fundraiser for Maui Fire and the Hawai'i Community Foundation's Maui Strong Fund.

Latest reports say the fire caused close to six-billion-dollars in damage, destroyed more than 22-hundred buildings in the west part of the island, and killed at least 93 people.

feature image from Gage Skidmore via flickr

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