Supplemental Proclamation for Maui Weather Damage
Posted on Feb 26, 2019 in Emergency Proclamations, MainOFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
STATE OF HAWAl’I
SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION
By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai’i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, DAVID Y. IGE, Governor of the State of Hawai’i, hereby determine, designate and proclaim as follows:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 127A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, emergency powers are conferred on the Governor of the State of Hawai’i to deal with disasters or emergencies, to maintain the strength, resources, and economic life of the community, and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to supplement my Proclamation of February 21, 2019, relating to heavy rains by extending the area to include the area near and between mile marker 36 and mile marker 42 along the Honoapiilani Highway, Route 30, in the County of Maui, State of Hawai’i, which also suffered extensive damage as a result of the same weather system which began in Hawaii on or around February 9, 2019, and which shows signs of significant long-term risks to the the public at various locations in this area;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVID Y. IGE, Governor of the State of Hawai’i, hereby determine that an emergency or disaster contemplated by section 127A-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, has occurred in the State of Hawai’i, and do hereby also proclaim the area near and between mile marker 36 and mile marker 42 along the Honoapiilani
Highway, Route 30, in the County of Maui, State of Hawai’i to be disaster areas and include these areas in my Proclamation of February 21, 2019, which shall remain in full force and effect and are included in the provisions of this proclamation.
Done at the State Capitol, this 25th day of February, 2019.
DAVID Y. IGE,
Governor of Hawai ‘i
Approved:
Clare E. Connors
Attorney General
State of Hawaii