HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-30 - Hurricane MadelineWilliam P. Kenoi
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 127A of Hawai'i Revised Statutes, Chapter 7 of the
Hawai'i County Code, and Section 13-23 of the Hawai'i 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 5:00 a.m. on August 29, 2016, issued a
Hurricane Watch, advising that Hurricane Madeline was approaching Hawaii Island; and
WHEREAS, a Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are expected within the
next 36 hours; and
WHEREAS, at 11:00 a.m. on August 30, 2016, the National Weather Service reported
Hurricane Madeline was located about 370 miles east of Hilo moving west at 10 MPH with
sustained winds of 115 MPH. Additionally, Hurricane Lester was located about 1280 miles east
of Hilo moving west at 14 MPH with sustained winds of 120 MPH; and
WHEREAS, conditions associated with both hurricanes include but are not limited to
heavy rain, high surf, hurricane strength winds, flash flooding, and mud and rock slides; 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, HRS, Chapter 7,
Hawaii County Code, and Section 13-23 of the Hawai'i County Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM P. KENOI, Mayor of the County of Hawai'i. do hereby
proclaim and declare that a state of emergency exists due threat of imminent disaster on the
Hawai'i Island due to Hurricane Madeline, effective 4:00 p.m., August 30, 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 this 30th day of August, 2016, in Hilo, Hawai'i.
WIILIAM P. KENOI
Mayor
County of Hawaii
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