JUST IN: Maui’s Emergency Operations Chief Resigns Amid Controversy Over Failure to Sound Lifesaving Sirens During Deadly Wildfire – Cites “Health Reasons”
Herman Andaya, the head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, has resigned effective immediately.
The sudden move comes amid intense scrutiny and questions over why officials did not activate the all-hazard outdoor warning system, which could have potentially saved lives.
“Today Mayor Richard Bissen accepted the resignation of Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Administrator Herman Andaya. Citing health reasons, Andaya submitted his resignation effective immediately,” according to the Facebook post.
“Given the gravity of the crisis we are facing, my team and I will be placing someone in this key position as quickly as possible and I look forward to making that announcement soon,” Mayor Bissen said.
The Gateway Pundit previously reported that Maui’s emergency operations chief,
