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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
declared a
2020, the World Health Organization
WHEREAS, On January 30,
Public Health Emergency of International Concern due to a respiratory disease caused
by a novel coronavirus,that was first detected in Wuhan City Hubei Provence, China;
and
WHEREAS, this novel coronavirus, renamed "COVID-19," has infected tens of
thousands in parts of China, and has spread to other countries, including the United
States; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") is the
leading national public health institute of the United States and under the federal
Department of Health and Human Services; and
WHEREAS the CDC has been working closely with state and local partners, as
well as public health partners to respond to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the CDC recommends getting the flu vaccine, taking every day
preventative actions to help stop the spread of germs, and taking flu antivirals if
prescribed; and
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
WHEREAS, while there have been no reported cases in the County of Hawaii
and the State of Hawaii, the State of Hawaii Department of Health recommends getting
the seasonal flu shot; frequent washing of hands, if soap and water is not readily
available then use an alcohol based sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol; avoid touching
of eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands; and practice healthy cough etiquette;
and
WHEREAS, Section 127A-12 Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, provides
for the authority of the Mayor to sponsor and enter into mutual aid programs; receive,
expend and use contributions or grants and procure federal aid; and
WHEREAS, Section 127A-13(B) of Hawaii Revised Statutes, amended, provides
for the authority of the Mayor to relieve hardships and inequities or obstructions to
public health, safety or welfare found by the Mayor to exist in the laws of the county and
suspend the same in part or in whole; and
WHEREAS, while recognizing that the County of Hawaii and the State of Hawaii
have no reported COVID-19 cases, the County of Hawaii will be increasing promotion
of precautionary measures as recommended by the CDC and State of Hawaii
Department of Health by increasing County-wide programs to prevent the spread of
germs and.COVIDI9; and
WHEREAS, due to the possibility of imminent emergency or disaster due to
bodily injury to residents of Hawaii Island, and the need for government agencies and
representatives from the private sector to mobilize and provide financial and other
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY KIM, Mayor of the County of Hawaii, do hereby
proclaim and declare that a state of emergency exists due to the imminent danger-or
threat of emergency on the Hawaii Island, effective si:zb'z, .2/26/1,40 , 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 Hawaii to be affixed. Done this '2if144 day of in in Hilo, Hawaii.
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HARRY
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County of Hawaii
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Mayor Talmadge J. Magno
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TO: Office of the County Cler1.9
FROM: Talmadge Magnet--C• i- Defens- A uministra e
DATE: February 28, 2020
SUBJECT: Transmittal of the COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation.
This is a transmittal of the Emergency Proclamation issued by the Mayor for COVID-19 dated
February 28, 2020 to the County Clerk, who is the custodian of records
Received by:
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Hawai'i County is an equal opportunity provider and employer