Photo By Elizabeth Lockyear | “Living in Hawaii for a few years, this mission has been close to my heart. Being a...... read more read more
Karyn Matthews is currently supporting the Hawai‘i Wildfires recovery mission as a Local Government Liaison or LGL. She’s from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District where she is an emergency management specialist.
LGLs provide a provide a direct link between the local community and the federal response. Matthews said that helping survivors better understand the debris removal process through her work as an LGL has been rewarding.
“Living in Hawaii for a few years, this mission has been close to my heart,” said Matthews. “Being a listening ear, showing compassion, and connecting with the locals has been the most rewarding. I love my job and I love helping others.”
| Date Taken: | 12.03.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 12.04.2023 19:40 |
| Story ID: | 459104 |
| Location: | MAUI, HAWAII, US |
| Hometown: | ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, US |
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