2026-05-28 Emergency Proclamation Relating to the May 22, 2026, Kona Earthquake

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acceptance, by the Mayor or any other authorized County personnel, of the services of any individual person as a volunteer for the County under HRS § 127A-8. D. HRS § 127A-12(c)(5). I authorize the receipt, expenditure, and use of contributions or grants, in money, property, or services, or loans of property, and the procurement of federal aid as may be available for the purposes of HRS Chapter 127A, including assistance available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. E. HRS § 127A- 12(c)(1 1). Each public utility, or any person owning, controlling, or operating a critical infrastructure facility, is hereby required to protect and safeguard the public utility's or the person's property, or to provide for such protection and safeguarding; and provide for the protection and safeguarding of all critical infrastructure and key resources; provided that the protection and safeguarding may include the regulation or prohibition of public entry thereon, or the permission of the entry upon terms and conditions as I may prescribe. F. HRS § 127A-12(c)(12). I authorize the Administrator of the County's Civil Defense Agency, or his designee, to restrict the congregation of the public in stricken or dangerous areas or under dangerous conditions, including areas in or surrounding earthquake -damaged structures determined to pose a risk of injury or loss of life to occupants or to persons in the surrounding area. G. HRS § 127A-12(c)(13). I authorize the Administrator of the County's Civil Defense Agency to direct and control the non -compulsory evacuation of the civilian population from earthquake -damaged structures or areas, which may precede any mandatory evacuation issued under HRS § 127A-13(b)(4). H. HRS § 127A-12(c)(14), CCH § 13-21, and HCC § 7-1-6(a). I direct all County agencies and officers to cooperate with and extend their services, materials, and facilities as may be necessary to address the emergency or disaster. I. HRS § 127A-12(c)(15). I authorize the County to provide for the repair and maintenance of public property whenever adequate provision therefor is not otherwise made and to make temporary restoration of public utilities and other critical infrastructure facilities affected by the earthquake, including the Kealakehe Police Station, the Waiea Transfer Station, Kona Scenic Park, Clarence Lum Won Park, and any other County -owned facility subsequently determined to require emergency repair as a result of the earthquake. I direct the Director of Finance to administer the disaster and emergency fund in accordance with CCH § 10-17, and to establish fund accounts in the County treasury as necessary for the deposit and expenditure of monetary