#hawaii emergency

Governor Signs Emergency Proclamation Ahead of Hurricanes Madeline and Lester

Gov. David Ige signed a pre-landfall emergency proclamation on Tuesday, as the state prepares for possible impacts from hurricanes Madeline and Lester. The proclamation authorizes the expenditure of state monies for quick and efficient relief of disaster-related damages, losses and suffering resulting from the storms.

Governor Signs Proclamation Extending Emergency Period for Puna Lava Flow

Governor David Ige signed a supplemental emergency proclamation yesterday, Mar. 2, 2015 extending the emergency period for the lava flow that threatens the Puna district on Hawaiʻi Island.