The disaster emergency relief period has been extended for damage caused by the severe storm that recently impacted the State. The storm caused flooding that resulted in extensive damage to public and private property on Hawaiʻi Island, Maui and Oʻahu.

Acting Gov. Josh Green signed a second emergency proclamation extending the emergency relief period through Feb. 8, 2022. The initial proclamation was issued by Gov. Ige on Dec. 6 and set to expire on Dec. 10, 2021.

The emergency declaration gives the governor the authority to spend state funds as appropriated to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors in the State of Hawaiʻi. The declaration supports state and county efforts to provide quick and efficient relief of suffering, damage, and losses caused by flooding and other effects of the heavy rains.