HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-29 U.S. Census Bureau Resumes Operations -- press release
Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
(808) 323-4444 Fax (808) 323-4440
June 29, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
U.S. Census Bureau Resumes Operations
The County of Hawai‘i is pleased to note that the U.S. Census Bureau have begun a
phased restart of 2020 Census field operations in Hawai‘i. The Hawai‘i Census team
has resumed Updated Leave operations. Updated Leave operations involve delivering
Census invitations to households in rural areas which do not have city-style addresses,
and areas that do not receive mail to their home address.
The Census Bureau has been consulting with federal, state and local health officials
and will always incorporate the most current guidance from authorities to ensure the
health and safety of staff and the public.
What to Expect:
Census invitations packets delivered to your home address containing your
Census ID.
Census field staff canvassing areas for places people might be living and
dropping off a census invitation and paper questionnaire.
NO in-person interactions; the Update Leave operations are strictly no-contact.
What Not to Expect:
At this time, you should not expect census takers visiting your homes to help you
complete the 2020 Census.
Every 10 years, the Federal government conducts a Census, which is the basis for
distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to communities across the
country. These funds support the planning of various needs and initiatives, including
public schools, student loans, school meals, special education, Medicaid & Medicare,
health care centers, food assistance programs, public housing, first responders, roads,
social services, and much more.
Everyone counts! Responding to the Census is an easy, safe and important way we can
help provide for our families and communities for the next 10 years.
For more information or to complete your Census visit
http://census.hawaii.gov/census_2020/.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.