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DAVID Y. IGE <br />GOVERNOR <br />Governor Ige signs third supplementary <br />proclamation to extend emergency assistance as <br />volcanic eruption continues on Hawaii Island <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />August 3, 2018 <br />HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige has signed a third supplementary proclamation <br />relating to Kilauea Volcano's continuing lava flows and volcanic activity. <br />"This supplementary proclamation extends the authority to spend state funds as <br />appropriated for quick and efficient action to protect the health, safety and <br />welfare of our Hawai'i County residents. This also helps to provide quick relief of <br />suffering, damage, and losses caused by the eruption," said Gov. Ige. <br />The lava flows and volcanic activity continue to endanger communities in the <br />Puna District, and are expected to continue causing additional losses, suffering, <br />and the displacement of individuals and families. <br />Gov. Ige signed the initial emergency proclamation on May 3, the day the latest <br />eruption began. The governor issued the first supplementary proclamation on <br />May 9, and the second supplementary proclamation on June 5. The third <br />supplementary proclamation issued today is effective until Oct. 2, 2018. <br />