Disaster/Emergency Proclamations

Under the Hawai’i Revised Statutes section 127-10 and chapter 128, the Governor has emergency powers to deal with natural and man-made disasters or emergencies; to maintain the strength, resources, and economic life of the community; and to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Above all other priorities are the Governor’s legal and moral obligations to protect the health and safety of people.

  • Kauai Fires Em Proc
      • Following some of the most severe forest fires in Kauai’s history, Gov. Neil Abercrombie has issued an executive order allowing the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to proceed with emergency actions in response to the Kauai fires of summer 2012. The three fires were the largest and most significant wildfires on Kauai island since the 1960s.
  • Proclamation, October 27, 2012
      • Proclamation relating to October 27 2012 Tsunami.
  • Proclamation, August 11, 2012
      • Proclamation relating to the 2012 primary election and polling hours on Hawai'i Island
  • Proclamation, July 25, 2012
      • Proclamation relating to emergency repairs to Kaumuali'i Highway on Kaua'i
  • Proclamation, June 8, 2012
      • Proclamation to authorize use of state funds and expedite stabilization of Maui’s erosion-damaged Honoapiilani Highway.
  • Supplemental Proclamation, March 22, 2012
      • Proclamation supplementing the emergency proclamation dated March 6, 2012.
  • Supplemental Proclamation, March 8, 2012
      • Proclamation supplementing the emergency proclamation dated March 6, 2012.
  • Proclamation, March 6, 2012
      • Proclamation relating to the emergency relief for the disaster occurrence of heavy rains, high winds and flooding beginning March 3, 2012 and which continues to cause extensive damage to private and public property in the Counties of Kauai and the City & County of Honolulu.
  • Proclamation, March 2, 2012
      • Proclamation relating to emergency disaster relief for Kuhio Highway, County of Kauai