Governor Josh Green signed an Emergency Proclamation (EP) in response to the Kona Low weather event. 

The EP, which is is effective immediately, allows the Adjutant General to activate units of the National Guard to work in coordination with local authorities, emergency management agencies and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate the impact of the Kona Low storm.

Heavy and sustained rainfall is expected to impact wide swaths of the islands through the weekend into the next week, particularly in the City and County of Honolulu, Kaua‘i County and Maui County. Isolated areas may receive eight to 10 inches of rain, including thunderstorms and gusty winds posing a significant risk of flooding, landslides and associated impacts.

HICounty and state agencies are directed to provide emergency relief and engage in emergency management functions. The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency is on partial activation and Administrator James D.S. Barros will take appropriate emergency management actions.

Governor Green and state officials will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as necessary.