by Tyler Durden
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021 - 11:19 AM
Hawaii Governor David Ige issued an emergency declaration amid heavy rains that triggered severe flooding across Oahu and Maui on Tuesday.
Ige said the declaration speeds up the state s process to spend funds and dispatch first responders to affected areas. The declaration supports the state s efforts to provide quick and efficient relief of suffering, damage, and losses caused by flooding and other effects of the heavy rains, the governor said.
I’ve just signed an emergency proclamation for the State of Hawai‘i after heavy rains and flooding caused extensive damage to both public and private property across the islands. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/IPiXBznuwh