HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-03 - Lava Flow, Eruptions, and Seismic ActivityHarry Kim
Mayor
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Barbara Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
920 Ululani Street • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-3958
(808) 935-0031 • Fax (808) 935-6460
TO: Office of the C. Clerk
FROM: Talmadge agno CDefense dministrator
DATE: May 3, 2018
SUBJECT: Transmittal of the Emergency Proclamation dated May 3, 2018.
Talmadge J. Magno
Civil Defense Administrator
This is a transmittal of the Emergency Proclamation issued by the Mayor for Lava Flow dated
May 3, 2018 to the County Clerk, who is the custodian of records
Received by:
Print Name:
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Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Barbara J. Kossow
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25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg. C • Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740
(808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440
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
WHEREAS, being that the Mayor is temporarily absent or disabled pursuant to
Section 5-1.5 Hawaii County Code the Managing Director shall act as Mayor; and
WHEREAS, at approximately 4:54 AM on May 1, 2018. United State Geological
Survey(USGS) Hawaii Volcano Observatory (HVO) issued a report that a migration of
seismicity and deformation downrift (east) of Pu'u 0 o indicates that a Targe area along
the East Rift Zone is potentially at risk of new outbreak possibly in the Lower Puna area.
The location of any future outbreak will determine what areas are in the path of new
lava flows; 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 Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Chapter 7, Hawaii County Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wil Okabe as Acting Mayor of the County of Hawaii, do
hereby proclaim and declare that a state of emergency exists due threat of imminent
disaster on the Hawaii Island, effective' Otf . tvvom,Siuns 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 3`iiday of fit sit 4$ in Hilo, Hawaii.
Wil Okabe
Acting Mayor
County of Hawaii
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.