Over two weeks after devastating wildfires ripped through Maui, Hawaii, officials estimate that between 1,000 and 1,100 people remain unaccounted for. The FBI's Honolulu field office is working to clear people from the list, but only 104 families have submitted DNA samples to aid in the identification process. Emergency leaders are calling on families to provide DNA samples to help identify the remains of those discovered in the ashes.
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Herman Andaya, the Maui County Emergency Management Agency Administrator, has come under scrutiny for downplaying the importance of the island's outdoor emergency siren system prior to the devastating fire that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina. Andaya defended his decision not to sound the sirens, citing potential harm, and the county has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire and is working to improve its emergency response protocols. The Maui County Council has scheduled a public hearing for next week to discuss the county's emergency management policies and procedures.