Jason Momoa warns holidayers to stay away from Maui, urges to donate for Wildfire Relief

The recent wildfire in Maui, Hawaii, has left several homes destroyed and people devastated. The wildfire has been surging since August 8, 2023, in Lahaina in western Maui. Among other celebs, Aquaman actor Jason Momoa has come out in support of the wildfire relief efforts. The actor has also urged holidayers to not travel to Maui at this point.

Taking to Instagram on August 11, Jason Momoa wrote, "Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now. Do not travel to Maui. Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering this deeply. Mahalo to everyone who has donated and shown aloha to the community in this time of need."

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Jason Momoa’s Hawaiian roots

Jason Momoa is a native Hawaiian, born in Honolulu. He grew up in Norwalk, Iowa, and returned to study at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu.

The Fast X actor also informed people that cheap flights are coming to the aid of wildfire victims to evacuate off-island, and local hotels are prioritizing those who have been displaced rather than tourists.

"Our community needs time to heal, grieve and restore. That means the less visitors on island taking up critical resources that have become extremely limited the better,” Momoa wrote

The actor also asked travelers and other people to donate to the relief efforts instead.

Momoa wrote on Instagram earlier, “We are devastated and heartbroken for our friends and ‘ohana on Maui. Link in our bio for organizations that are helping.”

He also reposted photos from the organization ‘Āina Momona’, showing the destruction on the island.

The organization wrote on Instagram, “On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, a terrible combination of drought conditions and hurricane weather led to widespread wildfires across the island of Maui. Lahaina town is gone. Families were forced to evacuate on short notice, many escaping with only the clothes on their backs.”

“The fires drove people to jump into the ocean to escape flames and smoke and forced people to evacuate,” the post read.

As of August 13, at least 93 people have died in the Maui wildfire and more than 1,300 people displaced. Nearly 11,000 people have no electricity in their homes.

The repost of Momoa lists several organizations for people to donate to, including the ActBlue Emergency Fundraiser for Maui Fire, the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund, and the Kāko’o Haleakala.

Jason Momoa also reposted an Instagram story of a Maui Mutual Aid Resource Guide posted by @hiprogressiveaction, Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action.

FAQs

Where was Jason Momoa born?
Jason Momoa was born on August 1, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. He grew up in Iowa but went back to Hawaii for his studies.

Was Jason Momoa in Baywatch?
Jason Momoa auditioned for the TV series Baywatch. He was cast in Baywatch Hawaii as Jason Loane and was seen in the series from 1999–2001.