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Office of the Governor Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY August 23, 2018 WHAT: Briefing on Hurricane Lane – STATUS UPDATES WHEN: Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. WHO: • Governor David Ige • Honolulu Mayor Kirk ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for the State of Hawai‘i has been approved. Word came late Wednesday afternoon that the governor’s request was granted, as ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige formally requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration as Hurricane Lane inched toward the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday. The declaration asks the President of the United States ...
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August 22, 2018 HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed a memorandum granting non-essential state employees on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i administrative leave as the state prepares for severe weather resulting from ...
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August 22, 2018   WHAT:                      HURRICANE LANE — Briefing   WHEN:                     Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.   WHO:                        Governor David Ige                                               Various state departments and ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has granted administrative leave for non-essential state employees in Hawai‘i and Maui counties, as the state prepares for severe weather conditions resulting from Hurricane Lane. ...
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Emergency Resources HONOLULU – Gov. Ige signed an emergency proclamation that will provide relief for disaster damages, losses and suffering caused by Hurricane Lane. The proclamation also serves to protect ...
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WHAT: News Conference – Preparation for Hurricane Lane WHO: Governor David Ige HI-EMA Administrator Tom Travis Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell WHEN: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. WHERE: Hawaii ...
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HONOLULU – In his capacity as acting governor, Lt. Gov. Douglas Chin signed a third supplementary proclamation that extends the emergency relief period for the County of Kaua‘i and the ...
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