HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-22 - Tropical Storm DarbyWilliam P. Kenoi
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Randall M. Kurohara
Managing Director
Robert H. Command
Deputy Managing Director
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (8118)961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 127A of Hawai'i Revised Statutes, Chapter 7 of
the Hawaii County Code, and Section 13-23 of the Hawaii County Charter, the Mayor
of the County is empowered to declare a state of emergency when there is imminent
danger or threat of an emergency or disaster in any portion of the County; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service at 11:00 a.m. on July 21, 2016, issued
a Tropical Storm Watch, advising that Tropical Storm Darby was located about 560
miles east of Hilo moving in a west-southwest direction at 14 MPH with sustained winds
of 65 MPH, with little change in the storm's strength expected; and
WHEREAS, a Tropical Storm Watch mean that possible tropical storm conditions
can occur any time within the next 48 hours; and
WHEREAS, conditions associated with tropical storms include but are not limited
to heavy rain, high surf, tropical storm force winds, flash flooding, and mud and rock
slides; and
WHEREAS, due to the possibility of imminent damage to public and private
property damage and/or bodily injury to residents of Hawai'i 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, HRS, Chapter 7, Hawai'i County Code, and Section 13-23 of
the Hawai'i County Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM P. KENOI, Mayor of the County of Hawaii, do
hereby proclaim and declare that a state of emergency exists due threat of imminent
disaster on the Hawai'i Island, effective 12:00 p.m., July 22, 2016, 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 Hawai'i to be affixed. Done thiset,( day ofT.-y in Hilo, Hawaii.
WIILIAM P. KENOI
Mayor
County of Hawai'i
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