A number of natural disasters have unfortunately befallen parts of the United States as of late. Earlier this month, the state of Hawaii faced a serious tragedy, as the island of Maui was impacted by devastating wildfires. Thousands have since been displaced and hundreds of lives have sadly been lost. In the aftermath, many people are showing love to the community, though, including NCIS: Hawai'i star Vanessa Lachey. The actress and media personality got candid about what the location means to her while also discussing the relief efforts that are underway for her second home.
While the star films the NCIS spinoff on O’ahu, she still has so much affection for Maui. She took to Instagram to praise Good Morning America for dedicating a recent broadcast to Maui relief. In a lengthy message, she brought up the Hawaiian term “Kokuna,” which is “a word used to describe the spirit of kindness.” She went on to plead with her followers to consider donating towards relief efforts for local families, noting that she will also be highlighting some stories on her page over the next few weeks. In the video, she also discussed how vital it is for the public to know what's going on and how to help:
