2aHawaii
General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jl808 on August 07, 2014, 10:10:04 AM
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http://governor.hawaii.gov/blog/governor-signs-emergency-proclamation-in-anticipation-of-tropical-cyclones/ (http://governor.hawaii.gov/blog/governor-signs-emergency-proclamation-in-anticipation-of-tropical-cyclones/)
HONOLULU – Gov. Neil Abercrombie today signed an emergency proclamation in anticipation of the arrival of two tropical cyclones in Hawaii. Hurricane Iselle is forecast to impact the state Thursday evening through late Friday. Hurricane Julio is a few days behind Iselle and may impact the islands as soon as Sunday.
The proclamation, which includes the entire state, activates the Major Disaster Fund set aside by the Legislature for disaster relief. It also allows easier access to emergency resources at the state and federal levels, along with the suspension of certain laws as needed for emergency purposes.
“We want to make sure we are doing everything possible to protect the public,” said Gov. Abercrombie. “This proclamation improves the state’s ability to respond quickly to any potential impacts from both storms.”
The disaster emergency relief period for the proclamation begins today and continues through Aug. 15, 2014.
Recommended preparedness actions may be found on the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency website at scd.hawaii.gov. Residents are also encouraged to enroll in local notification systems and monitor local radio and television broadcasts.
Full Text of Proclamation Here
http://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20140806_iselle_proc.pdf (http://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20140806_iselle_proc.pdf)
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Looks to me like a Declaration of Martial Law.......
What Can't the government do?
What Laws are Suspended?
Or is it just me?