By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaii, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, JOSH GREEN,M.D., Governor of the State of Hawaii, hereby determine, designate and proclaim as follows:

WHEREAS, starting on April 1 1 , 2024, heavy rains began falling in the County of Kauai;

WHEREAS, the heavy rains have caused multiple landslides, as well as school and road closures on the Island of Kaua’i;

WHEREAS, flooding has also caused multiple people to be rescued from cars and houses;

WHEREAS, heavy rains continue to fall in the County of Kaua’i creating potentially life-threatening conditions; and

WHEREAS, the damage caused by heavy rains and flooding will likely require extensive damage assessments, as well as repair, restoration, and reconstruction, of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure and property required to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the County;

WHEREAS, the heavy rains and flooding have resulted in widespread standing water and blocked culverts and other drainageways which must be cleared to protect public health and safety;

WHEREAS, on April 12, 2024, I issued my first and second Proclamations Relating to Heavy Rains and Flooding;

WHEREAS, it is necessary to supplement my Second Proclamation Relating to Heavy Rains and Flooding; and

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