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The fires that ravaged parts of Maui earlier this year displaced numerous residents, many of whom relied on temporary solutions like shelters or borrowed time to find stable housing. The eviction moratorium that was put in place to assist these residents was crucial, but its end has led to a distressing spike in evictions.
For some, such as local octogenarians, the threat of homelessness is immediate and personal. One community member, a 74-year-old who has lived on Maui’s beaches for decades, expressed fears about being forced back onto the streets, indicating that age and financial hardship exacerbate vulnerability.