HomeMy WebLinkAboutModified copy of 20-06-01 Joint Statement re George Floyd
State executive-branch leaders extend aloha to
family and friends of George Floyd
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2020
“We join in mourning the tragic death of George Floyd and send our
aloha to his family and friends. We understand the sadness,
disappointment, anger and fear that so many across our nation live
with daily. And we stand with those peacefully protesting long-standing
injustices. Diversity is highly valued in Hawaiʻi, and we believe our
residents can show the world how to live together respectfully.”
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David Y. Ige
Governor, State of Hawaiʻi
Mayor Kirk Caldwell
Mayor, City and County of Honolulu
Mayor Michael P. Victorino
Mayor, County of Maui
Mayor Harry Kim
Mayor, County of Hawai‘i
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Media Contacts:
Jodi Leong
Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary
Office of the Governor
Office: 808-586-0043
jodi.c.leong@hawaii.gov
Janet Snyder
Public Relations Specialist
Office of the Mayor, County of Hawai‘i
Office; 808-961-8211
janet.snyder@hawaiicounty.gov
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: June 24, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 08:30 AM
Radio Frequency: Every 2 Hours
Update #: 1
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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This is a COVID-19 update for Wednesday, June 24.
On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of active cases for Hawaii Island,
monitored by the Department of Health, is three. The one increase from yesterday has
been identified as travel related and emphasizes the importance of caution while
traveling. At this date, for Hawaii Island, no one is hospitalized.
For your information, an `ohana food service is scheduled for today in Puna at the
Cooper Center in Volcano. Distribution will start at 10:00 this morning. Mahalo Hawaii
Food Basket, their contributors, the Hawaii National Guard, Sherriff’s Department, and
County Task Force for helping to provide this service.
As the State moves forward it is critical to continue the preventive measures of
distancing, gatherings, cleanliness, and face coverings. And don’t forget to maintain
social connections with the Kupuna. All of these policies have one goal; to stop the
spread of the coronavirus.
Thank you for listening and thank you for doing your part to keep Hawaii safe.
Take care of yourself and have a safe day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.