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WHEREAS, while there have been no reported cases in the County of Hawaii <br /> and the State of Hawaii, the State of Hawaii Department of Health recommends getting <br /> the seasonal flu shot; frequent washing of hands, if soap and water is not readily <br /> available then use an alcohol based sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol; avoid touching <br /> of eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands; and practice healthy cough etiquette; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, Section 127A-12 Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, provides <br /> for the authority of the Mayor to sponsor and enter into mutual aid programs; receive, <br /> expend and use contributions or grants and procure federal aid; and <br /> WHEREAS, Section 127A-13(B) of Hawaii Revised Statutes, amended, provides <br /> for the authority of the Mayor to relieve hardships and inequities or obstructions to <br /> public health, safety or welfare found by the Mayor to exist in the laws of the county and <br /> suspend the same in part or in whole; and <br /> WHEREAS, while recognizing that the County of Hawaii and the State of Hawaii <br /> have no reported COVID-19 cases, the County of Hawaii will be increasing promotion <br /> of precautionary measures as recommended by the CDC and State of Hawaii <br /> Department of Health by increasing County-wide programs to prevent the spread of <br /> germs and.COVIDI9; and <br /> WHEREAS, due to the possibility of imminent emergency or disaster due to <br /> bodily injury to residents of Hawaii Island, and the need for government agencies and <br /> representatives from the private sector to mobilize and provide financial and other <br /> immediate services to our island residents, a state of emergency is authorized pursuant <br /> to Chapter 127A Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Chapter 7, Hawaii County Code. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY KIM, Mayor of the County of Hawaii, do hereby <br /> proclaim and declare that a state of emergency exists due to the imminent danger-or <br /> threat of emergency on the Hawaii Island, effective si:zb'z, .2/26/1,40 , and continuing <br /> thereon for 60 days or until further act by this office. <br /> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of <br /> the County of Hawaii to be affixed. Done this '2if144 day of in in Hilo, Hawaii. <br /> Zaz_o <br /> HARRY <br /> igN-' <br /> Mayor <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />