HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-03 NR Governor signs third supplemental emergency proclamation to extend emergency aid to Hawaii Island -- press releaseDAVID Y. IGE
GOVERNOR
Governor Ige signs third supplementary
proclamation to extend emergency assistance as
volcanic eruption continues on Hawaii Island
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2018
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige has signed a third supplementary proclamation
relating to Kilauea Volcano's continuing lava flows and volcanic activity.
"This supplementary proclamation extends the authority to spend state funds as
appropriated for quick and efficient action to protect the health, safety and
welfare of our Hawai'i County residents. This also helps to provide quick relief of
suffering, damage, and losses caused by the eruption," said Gov. Ige.
The lava flows and volcanic activity continue to endanger communities in the
Puna District, and are expected to continue causing additional losses, suffering,
and the displacement of individuals and families.
Gov. Ige signed the initial emergency proclamation on May 3, the day the latest
eruption began. The governor issued the first supplementary proclamation on
May 9, and the second supplementary proclamation on June 5. The third
supplementary proclamation issued today is effective until Oct. 2, 2018.
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Media Contacts:
Jodi Leong
Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary
Office of the Governor
Office: 808-586-0043
Mobile: 808-798-3929
jodi.c.leong@hawaii.gov
Cindy McMillan
Communications Director
Office of the Governor
Office: 808-586-0012
Mobile: 808-265-7974
cindy.mcmillan@hawaii.gov
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