Ninety-three victims have been publicly identified.
Michael Mahnensmith, 80.
Laurie Allen, 65.
Franklin Trejos, 68.
Allen John Constantino, 25.
Felimon Quijano, 61.
Luz Bernabe, 64.
Joel Villegas, 55.
Adela Villegas, 53.
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Confirmed deaths: 988, becoming the country's deadliest wildfire in more than 100 years. Locating remains and identifying victims has been a difficult process.
Maui generally enjoys some of the best water quality on earth. Sometimes during winter storms on Maui, Molokai and Lanai water quality can be compromised temporarily by water runoff that carries excessive sediment, nutrients, and pollution called Brown Water Events, characterized by brown-looking water.
Keep in mind that Maui's beaches are susceptible to big waves and hazardous conditions. It is important to assess the wind, ocean currents, and swell in the area that you are considering. Water clarity is also important to ensure safety. Never snorkel in turbid and/or murky water.
Maui is generally safe, but you can expect accounts of petty crime as with any tourist destination. Some visitors make the mistake of leaving valuables like cameras and purses visible in their car, only to come back from shopping or hiking to find their windows smashed.
CLAIM: Thousands of children are missing following the deadly wildfires in Maui. AP'S ASSESSMENT: False. Lists compiled by the Maui Police Department and the FBI contained the name of only one minor who was unaccounted for following the August fires.
You'll want to keep a safe distance from the underwater animals (as many of them could be endangered) and never stand on or touch the reef, as it is extremely fragile and can easily cut you. Snorkeling tours are safe, well-organized, and know the best spots for viewing sea turtles and fish.
Maui County leads the state with 36 percent of households in the ALICE category and 16 percent below the poverty line. Another 48 percent are living above the ALICE threshold, the lowest in the state.