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Office of the Governor Press Releases

Supplemental Emergency Proclamation for 2018 Kilauea Eruption HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has issued a supplemental emergency proclamation for the 2018 Kilauea eruption that, among other emergency management functions, establishes ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige takes steps to mitigate risks to Puna Geothermal Venture posed by Kilauea eruptions

Presidential Disaster Declaration Request Exhibits HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed a Presidential Disaster Declaration request, asking the President of the United States to declare the State of Hawai‘i a ...
Read More AMENDED – Governor’s Office News Release – Governor Ige issues Presidential Disaster Declaration request for Hawai‘i Island in wake of Kilauea eruptions

MEDIA ADVISORY   WHAT:                      News Conference: Supplemental emergency proclamation – Puna Geothermal Venture Presidential Disaster Declaration Request for Hawai‘i Island   WHO:                        Governor David Ige                                            WHEN:                    Wednesday, May ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Conference — Supplemental emergency proclamation – PGV and Presidential Disaster Declaration request

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced today that the president has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for public assistance for damage incurred as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – President approves Governor Ige’s request for disaster declaration for public assistance for severe flooding and landslides on Kauaʻi and Oʻahu

2018 COMBINED STATEWIDE DRAFT PIT – Topline overview report FINAL HONOLULU – Hawai‘i’s homeless population has decreased for the second consecutive year and homelessness on O‘ahu decreased for the first ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige congratulates providers on second consecutive decrease in statewide homeless count

For PHOTOS click here HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige traveled to Hawai‘i Island on Friday for briefings with Mayor Harry Kim and the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense, and to check ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige supports evacuated residents, first responders, Pahoa businesses on Hawaii Island

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed an emergency proclamation Thursday evening, after a lava flow emerged at the Leilani Estates residential subdivision which is located within the East Rift Zone ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige signs emergency proclamation for Hawaii Island in wake of volcanic eruption

May 3, 2018 I am in contact with Mayor Kim, and the state is actively supporting the county’s emergency response efforts. I have activated the Hawai‘i National Guard to provide ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Statement 1 — Governor Ige’s statement on volcanic eruption in lower Puna area

MEDIA ADVISORY May 2, 2018   WHAT:                      Media Availability for: Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration Legislative Wrap-Up             WHO:                        Governor David Ige                                            WHEN:                    Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Media Advisory — Media availability for Disaster Declaration, Legislative Wrap Up

Attachment #1: Signed Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration Attachment #2: FEMA Form HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has asked the President of the United States to declare a major disaster ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor signs Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration for Kauai and Oahu