April 15, 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2018-007<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HONOLULU \u2013 Governor David Ige this morning assembled state emergency management leaders to assist Kauai County\u2019s response to serious flooding and landslides on that island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a video conference with the Kauai Emergency Management Agency, first responders, and Mayor Bernard Carvalho, the governor committed to providing all available resources to helping Kauai residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn a situation like the Kauai flooding, the response begins at the county level,\u201d Ige said, \u201cbut we\u2019re coordinating help from around the state. Based on the county\u2019s needs, we may also bring in other state agencies like DLNR to provide specialized skills and personnel. I especially want to recognize our Department of Transportation personnel who worked all night to try to keep access open to these affected areas.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The governor is issuing an emergency proclamation to provide relief for damage caused by this weekend\u2019s floods and landslides, and is monitoring conditions across the state as the weather system makes its way south along the island chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, Adjutant General and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) Director Arthur \u201cJoe\u201d Logan agreed to an initial commitment of Hawaii National Guard personnel to work with county first responders in canvassing and assessing affected areas, and helicopters to assist in survey flights and rescues, if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Logan said the National Guard would continue to monitor conditions on Kauai and confer with Kauai County officials to determine what additional assistance may be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HI-EMA Administrator Thomas L. Travis is working with Honolulu City and County Department of Emergency Management officials to determine what assets Oahu DEM can provide to assist Kauai County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ige thanked the first responders and others who worked through the night to address the mounting challenges brought by the heavy rains. \u201cThis is a team effort,\u201d Ige said. \u201cNobody goes through this kind of disaster alone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Contact:
Richard Rapoza<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Public Information Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
richard.d.rapoza@hawaii.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n
808-392-0780<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hawaii Emergency Management Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HawaiiEMA@hawaii.gov<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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