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William P. Kenoi GuntvT of !ttr1 ail tDfftee of the ,:1 ajjnm Randall M. Kurohara Slanging Director Robert H. Command Depug.tlanaging Director 25 Aupunl Street Sulle 3603 • Ildo 11aasai'i 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Pax (808)961-6553 KONA_ 74-5114 Ane Keohokalolu 1 lur_I31dg. C • Kallua-Kona. 1 lawa,196740 (808) 323-4444 • Fax (808)323-4140 WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 127A of Hawai'i Revised Statutes, Chapter 7 of the Hawai'i County Code, and Section 13-23 of the Hawai'i County Charter, the Mayor of the County is empowered to declare a state of emergency when there is imminent danger or threat of an emergency or disaster in any portion of the County; and WHEREAS, the National Weather Service at 5:00 a.m. on August 29, 2016, issued a Hurricane Watch, advising that Hurricane Madeline was approaching Hawaii Island; and WHEREAS, a Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are expected within the next 36 hours; and WHEREAS, at 11:00 a.m. on August 30, 2016, the National Weather Service reported Hurricane Madeline was located about 370 miles east of Hilo moving west at 10 MPH with sustained winds of 115 MPH. Additionally, Hurricane Lester was located about 1280 miles east of Hilo moving west at 14 MPH with sustained winds of 120 MPH; and WHEREAS, conditions associated with both hurricanes include but are not limited to heavy rain, high surf, hurricane strength winds, flash flooding, and mud and rock slides; 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 state of emergency is authorized pursuant to Chapter 127A, HRS, Chapter 7, Hawaii County Code, and Section 13-23 of the Hawai'i County Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM P. KENOI, Mayor of the County of Hawai'i. do hereby proclaim and declare that a state of emergency exists due threat of imminent disaster on the Hawai'i Island due to Hurricane Madeline, effective 4:00 p.m., August 30, 2016, and continuing thereon for 60 days or until further act by this office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the County of Hawai'i to be affixed. Done this 30th day of August, 2016, in Hilo, Hawai'i. WIILIAM P. KENOI Mayor County of Hawaii ( oum) nr 11arva' is an llqual Opponunily Provider and 1 nipinver.