'Our policy remains that no media are given access,' read the County of Maui's statement.
To clarify, Oprah was able to visit our shelter and we thank her for instructing media journalists and camera crews to remain outside.
We welcome Oprah to continue to uplift our community’s spirit and give her aloha to victims of the tragic disaster. Her visit inside of the shelter today was truly heartwarming and we appreciate her understanding of our policy of having no camera crews or reporters accompanying dignitaries and celebrities in our emergency shelters.
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