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<br /> <br />Roy Takemoto <br /> <br />Managing Director <br /> <br /> <br />Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br /> <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> <br />County of Hawai‘i <br />Office of the Mayor <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 <br /> <br />June 29, 2020 <br /> <br />NEWS RELEASE <br /> <br />U.S. Census Bureau Resumes Operations <br /> <br />The County of Hawai‘i is pleased to note that the U.S. Census Bureau have begun a <br />phased restart of 2020 Census field operations in Hawai‘i. The Hawai‘i Census team <br />has resumed Updated Leave operations. Updated Leave operations involve delivering <br />Census invitations to households in rural areas which do not have city-style addresses, <br />and areas that do not receive mail to their home address. <br /> <br />The Census Bureau has been consulting with federal, state and local health officials <br />and will always incorporate the most current guidance from authorities to ensure the <br />health and safety of staff and the public. <br /> <br />What to Expect: <br /> Census invitations packets delivered to your home address containing your <br />Census ID. <br /> Census field staff canvassing areas for places people might be living and <br />dropping off a census invitation and paper questionnaire. <br /> NO in-person interactions; the Update Leave operations are strictly no-contact. <br />What Not to Expect: <br /> At this time, you should not expect census takers visiting your homes to help you <br />complete the 2020 Census. <br />Every 10 years, the Federal government conducts a Census, which is the basis for <br />distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to communities across the <br />country. These funds support the planning of various needs and initiatives, including <br />public schools, student loans, school meals, special education, Medicaid & Medicare, <br />health care centers, food assistance programs, public housing, first responders, roads, <br />social services, and much more. <br /> <br />Everyone counts! Responding to the Census is an easy, safe and important way we can <br />help provide for our families and communities for the next 10 years. <br /> <br />For more information or to complete your Census visit <br />http://census.hawaii.gov/census_2020/. <br />County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br /> <br />