Gov. David Ige has signed an emergency declaration for the County of Hawai‘i  in response to the most recent wildfire that continues to cause damages and losses.

The emergency declaration allows the governor to activate the Major Disaster Fund and spend state funds as appropriated to protect the health, safety and welfare of Hawaiʻi County residents and visitors.  The declaration supports the state’s efforts to provide quick and efficient relief of suffering, damage, and losses caused by wildfires.

The disaster emergency relief period is effective immediately and continues through Oct. 1, 2021.

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