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Harry Kim Mayor Wil Okabe Managing Director Barbara J. Kossow Deputy Managing Director c1iuuf1r of c a4' ®1fici of fJ iPanor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg. C • Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740 (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Chapter 127A Hawaii Revised Statutes, provides for the establishment of County organizations for emergency management and disaster relief with the Mayor having direct responsibility and authority over emergency management within the County. WHEREAS, Chapter 127A Hawaii Revised Statutes and Chapter 7, Articles 1 and 2 of the Hawaii County Code, establishes a Civil Defense Agency within the County of Hawaii and prescribes its powers, duties, and responsibilities, and Section 13-23 of the Hawaii County Charter empowers the Mayor of the County to declare emergencies; and WHEREAS, the National Weather Service at 5:00 p.m. HST on September 8, 2018, issued Hurricane Olivia Advisory Number 34 advising that Hurricane Olivia had entered Hawaiian waters and was located at 21.8 North Latitude/140.8 West Longitude or 935 miles East of Hilo, Hawaii as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph; and WHEREAS, the National Weather Service at 5:00 a.m. HST on September 10, 2018, issued Hurricane Olivia Advisory Number 40 issuing a Tropical Storm Warning for the County of Hawaii. Hurricane Olivia was located at 21.7 North Latitude/ 148.0 West Longitude or 480 miles East North East of Hilo, Hawaii with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph; and WHEREAS, a Tropical Storm Warning means that there is a high probability that tropical storm conditions may occur within the next 36 hours; and WHEREAS, conditions associated with hurricanes and tropical storms include but are not limited to storm surge, high surf, high winds, flash flooding and heavy rain may occur; 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 Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Chapter 7, Hawaii County Code. County of_Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.