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Gov declares emergency ahead of Ignacio - Opihikaobob - 08-29-2015
From the front page of today's Trib Herald
Activates states disaster fund
Allows easier access to federal resources
Allows certain laws to be suspended
https://bigislandnow.com/2015/08/28/ige-ige-signs-emergency-proclamation/
We thank Governor Ige for his support during this crucial time, and are taking advantage of this pre-landfall period to ensure that we are as best prepared as possible,” said Vern Miyagi, Executive Officer of the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency. “With our whole state engulfed in the cone of uncertainty, we ask the public to continue their preparedness efforts and monitor news media for the latest updates regarding Hurricane Ignacio.”