Hawai‘i congressional delegation urges support of a presidential emergency declaration

Hawai‘i US Sens. Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono and Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda called for support today for an emergency declaration from the president ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo. Gov. Josh Green made the official request earlier.

“An emergency declaration is critical to ensuring Hawai‘i has the federal resources it needs to prepare for and respond to Tropical Storm Nolo as we continue recovering from Hurricanes Lala and Lowell,” the lawmakers said. “With parts of our state facing the threat of strengthening hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and mudslides, federal support will help our state and counties protect communities, maintain essential services, and respond quickly to damage and other emergency needs.”

“We urge swift approval of Governor Green’s request for an emergency declaration and the additional federal assistance it will provide.”