2024-08-24 Tropical Storm Hone Emergency Proclamation and Emergency Rule

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Mayor's August 24, 2024 TS Hone Emergency Proclamation & Rule Page 2 of 3 combination of strong winds (East-northeast winds of 20 to 35 mph with localized gusts up to 5t, mph), low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. High winds contribute to wildfire hazard. Delay activities that could throw off sparks until the wind dies down, Outdoor burning is not recommended,"; and WHEREAS, Hawaii County's preparedness for a quickly spreading fire, or fires, requires that everyone take precautions and exercise caution to avoid inadvertent fires; and WHEREAS, current weather conditions and those expected over the next several days pose an imminent threat which may likely result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property or substantial damage to or loss of the environment; and WHEREAS, due to the possibility of imminent disaster due to property damage and/or bodily injury to residents of Hawaii Island, and the need for government agencies and representatives from the private sector to mobilize and provide immediate services to our island residents, a Civil Defense state of emergency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 127A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, and Chapter 7, Hawai'i County Code; and WHEREAS, due to the possibility of imminent disaster due to property damage and/or bodily injury to residents of Hawai'i Island, and the need for government agencies and representatives from the 5rrivate secto iesidents, a Civil Defense state of emergency is authorized pursuant to Chapters 127A, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, as amended, and Chapter 7, Hawaii County Code. This Emergency Proclamation shall be effective August 24, 2024, and shall tenninate in sixty (60) days unless terminated earlier or extended by a separate proclarnation, whichever shall occur first, NOW, THEREFORE, I further adopt and promulgate the following rules which shall have the full for and effect of law. Violations shall be punishable as a petty misdemeanor, 1). For the period between 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, through 6 prn on, Saturday, August 24, 2024, all outdoor open flames are banned in the Districts of North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, South Kona and Kau. 3. The Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized to extend Rules I and 2 in County parks and facilities for a period up to the duration of this proclamation.