State offices throughout Hawaiʻi County will be closed today due to expected severe weather conditions. These closures will allow for employees to take precautions and safety actions as they respond to the effects of Tropical Storm Calvin.
Non-essential employees affected by the closing of these offices should not report to work and shall be granted Administrative Leave, EXCEPT for:
- Departmental Disaster/Emergency Coordinators,
- Disaster Response Workers, and
- Employees whose work involves continuing crucial operations/services, such as hospital workers, correctional workers, etc.
Employees who fall into one of the above categories are required to report to work to ensure essential operations continue throughout the County of Hawai‘i.
In anticipation of Tropical Storm Calvin, Governor Green has signed an Emergency Proclamation to make resources available to address potential storm impacts.
In addition, all Third Circuit (Hawaiʻi island) courts and Judiciary facilities will also be closed today and are expected to reopen on Thursday, July 20.
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has ordered that the time for filing items due on July 19, 2023 is extended to July 20, 2023. He further ordered that hearings or trials canceled due to the closure of the courts shall be rescheduled to the next available date with due regard for any statutory mandates.