On Tuesday, March 9 Gov. David Ige signed an emergency declaration for the State of Hawai‘i as heavy rains continue to cause flooding and landslides  prompting evacuations in at least two counties.

The emergency declaration covers the counties of Hawai‘i, Maui, Kalawao, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i and gives the governor authority to spend state funds as appropriated to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors in the State of Hawai‘i.

In Maui County, heavy rains washed out the Peahi Bridge on Peahi Road, and displaced the Kaupakalua Bridge on Kaupakalua Road.

The disaster emergency relief period continues through May 8, 2021.