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American billionaire and CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, has announced that his companies are actively involved in the recovery efforts following the devastating wildfires in Hawaii. Musk took to his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), to express his support for the island’s recovery operation.

One of Musk’s companies, Space X, is deploying Starlink satellites to help restore internet connectivity on the island. Starlink has shipped and distributed more than 650 kits to over 40 organizations on Maui, providing much-needed internet connectivity for the region. The satellite constellation provided by Starlink enables internet services to its users with pre-connected equipment that can be easily installed or mounted for ground-level connection.

The wildfires in Maui have been described as the deadliest fire in the United States in over a century, with a death toll of at least 110 people. The rescue and recovery operations are ongoing, with over 1,300 people still missing. The fires have caused significant damage to Hawaii’s infrastructure, with more than 2,200 structures, including homes and businesses, left in ruins.

Despite the devastation, there are signs of progress. Authorities have reopened public schools and resumed traffic, signaling the region’s road to recovery. The economic cost of the disaster is estimated to be between .5 billion and billion, encompassing property damage and output loss.

Elon Musk’s companies, including Tesla and Starlink, are playing an active role in supporting Hawaii’s recovery efforts. Their assistance in restoring internet connectivity will aid in communication and coordination for rescue and rebuilding efforts.

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