Governor Josh Green, M.D.

Governor Josh Green

24 hours ago

As we continue to monitor the April Severe Weather event, we are expecting 4–6 inches of rain, with some areas potentially seeing up to 10–12 inches and winds that could reach up to 30–50 mph. With the ground already saturated from our recent Kona Low storms, we are monitoring carefully for any localized flooding.

Out of an abundance of caution, I have directed schools and state offices to close today. The safety of our keiki, our families and our communities always comes first. We will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day and provide updates as the situation develops.

I also want to reassure everyone that our recovery efforts from the previous two storms are well underway, backed by the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. Please stay safe, look out for one another and exercise caution on the roads and in your communities. Mahalo. ... See MoreSee Less

Governor Josh Green

3 days ago

I spoke with the Secretary of Homeland Security today and he shared with me that the President has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaiʻi following the recent Kona Low storms.

We’ve been awarded initial federal support to help with response and early recovery efforts. This is an important first step.

As Governor, I am grateful to the President and FEMA for this critical help.

Being recognized as a major disaster is significant because it opens the door for additional federal resources and establishes a shared responsibility between the state and federal government to support our communities throughout our recovery.

The recovery from this storm will be long and difficult and will require constant collaboration with the counties and the federal administration — and I am confident that as with other recent disasters, we will benefit from the aloha we share for each other and our collaborative approach with anyone who can offer assistance.

We will continue to move with urgency to get help to those who need it most. ... See MoreSee Less