WEATHER STATE OF EMERGENCY IN HAWAII 8-30-2015 (Hurricaine coming)

[Doomer Doug]

Hawaii is now under threat from a potential Category 4 Hurricane within the next 24 to 72 hours.





http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...io-gains-strength-expected-bypass-Hawaii.html

Hawaii braces itself for Hurricane Ignacio as forecasters warn the Category 4 storm could wreak havoc on Monday and Tuesday

Hawaii Governor David Ige signed an emergency proclamation on Friday
Frees up emergency funds and allows for suspension of certain state laws
With winds gusting up to 115 miles per hour gained strength on Saturday
On Sunday night into Monday waves as high as 20 feet are expected

By Daily Mail Reporter and Reuters and Associated Press

Published: 16:19 EST, 29 August 2015 | Updated: 13:14 EST, 30 August 2015

Hawaii is preparing for a Category 4 hurricane that is set to hit the The Big Island and Maui from tomorrow.

The current forecast has Hurricane Ignacio passing northeast of the Big Island on Monday and north of Maui on Tuesday. It's possible that the storm will still be at hurricane strength during that time, reported the Maui News

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says stormy weather could hit the Big Island on Sunday night and Maui on Monday.
Hurricane Ignacio is expected to pass north-east of the Big Island on Monday and north of Maui on Tuesday

Hurricane Ignacio is expected to pass north-east of the Big Island on Monday and north of Maui on Tuesday

Hawaii Governor David Ige signed an emergency order in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Ignacio
Governor Ige signed the emergency order on Friday

As of 5 a.m. Sunday, the center said Hurricane Ignacio is 450 miles east-southeast of Hilo and likely at peak strength with sustained winds of 140 mph, reported the Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii Governor David Ige signed an emergency proclamation on Friday afternoon in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Ignacio that activates the fund set aside for disaster relief for the state.

Ige was prompted to act after the National Weather Service advised that even though Ignacio's path is still highly uncertain, the system has the ability to cause widespread damage across the state.

The Major Disaster Fund allows easier access to emergency resources at the state and federal levels, along with the ability to suspend certain laws as needed for emergency purposes.

Vern Miyagi, the executive officer of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, said: 'We thank Governor Ige for his support during this crucial time, and are taking advantage of this pre-landfall period to ensure that we are as best prepared as possible.

'With our whole state engulfed in the cone of uncertainty, we ask the public to continue their preparedness efforts and monitor news media for the latest updates regarding Hurricane Ignacio.'

The hurricane intensified in strength on Saturday afternoon, with winds gusting up to 115 miles per hour. Then 835 miles southeast of Honolulu and 625 miles southeast of Hilo, it was moving northwest at eight miles per hour, said center spokesman Neil Honda.

'It just became a hurricane from a tropical storm,' Honda said, noting the weather became fierce enough to be classified a hurricane at 5am Pacific on Saturday.

Sunday into Monday waves as high as 20 feet were expected. Hawaii officials urged residents to prepare.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Jimena in the Pacific Ocean - about 1,900 miles to the southeast of the Big Island of Hawaii - was moving to the west-northwest at a speed of nine miles an hour, according to the National Weather Service.

The Category Four hurricane poses no immediate threat to land, according to the Weather Service.

It is expected to remain a major hurricane through Monday.

 

[ItsJustMe]

A lot of sensationalism... The hurricane weakened to CAT 3 and is steering further north and looks to miss us by a bigger margin after every update.

We'll just get a lot of rain, possible flooding and some stronger winds... but no hurricane (crossing my fingers).

BTW, every week for the last 4 weeks we've had a hurricane come close by. A lot of us are having hurricane fatigue...

 

[wab54]

And what does this mean????

allows for suspension of certain state laws

WAB

 

[ItsJustMe]

And what does this mean???? WAB

Here are some laws previous suspended in 2014 due to the imminent lava flow towards the community of Puna:

http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2014/09/05/governor-signs-emergency-proclamation-puna-lava-flow/

NOW, THEREFORE, I, NEIL ABERCROMBIE, Governor of the State of Hawaii, hereby determine that an emergency or disaster contemplated by sections 14 and 16 in section 2 of Act 111, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, threatens the State of Hawaii in the above areas in the State of Hawaii, and do hereby proclaim these areas to be disaster areas for the purpose of authorizing the expenditure of State moneys as appropriated for the speedy and efficient relief of the damages, losses, and suffering resulting from the disaster, and hereby authorize and invoke the following measures under the Hawaii Revised Statutes:

1. Section 16 in section 2 of Act 111, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, by the activation of the Major Disaster Fund.
2. Sections 12(b)(8), 13(a)(2), and 13(a)(3) in section 2 of Act 111, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, in order to provide emergency disaster relief and, to the extent necessary to repair, restore, rebuild, or re-establish, with any necessary improvements, Railroad Avenue, Government Beach Road, or both, located in the Puna District of the county of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, for the limited purpose of emergency ingress and egress of areas isolated as a result of the lava flow in this event, I hereby suspend as allowed by federal law, the following statutes:

a. Chapter 6E, HRS, historic preservation except for those provisions relating to burial sites.
b. Section 37-41, HRS, appropriations to revert to state treasury.
c. Section 37-74(d), program execution, except for sub-sectlons 37- 74(d)(2) and 37-74(d)(3), HRS, and any such transfers or changes shall be considered authorized transfers or changes for purposes of section 34-74(d)(1) for legislative reporting requirements.
d. Section 40-66, HRS, lapsing of appropriations.
e. Chapter 89, HRS, collective bargaining in public employment.
f. Chapter 89C, HRS, public officers and employees excluded from collective bargaining.
g. Chapter 101, HRS, Eminent Domain.
h. Section 103-2, HRS, general fund.
i. Section 103-53, HRS, contracts with the State or counties; tax clearances, assignments.
j. Section 103-55, HRS, wages, hours, and working conditions ofmemployees of contractors performing services.
k. Chapter 103D, HRS, Hawaii public procurement code.
l. Chapter 171, HRS, public lands, management and disposition of.
m. Chapter 174C, HRS, state water code.
n. Chapter 180, HRS, soil and water conservation districts.
o. Chapter 18oC, HRS, soil erosion and sediment control.
p. Chapter 183, HRS, forest reserves, water development, zoning.
q. Chapter 183C, HRS, conservation district.
r. Chapter 183D, HRS, wildlife.
s. Chapter 184, HRS, state parks and recreation areas.
t. Chapter 195, HRS, natural areas reserves system.
u. Chapter 195D, HRS, conservation of aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants.
v. Chapter 198D, HRS, hawaii statewide trail and access system.
w. Chapter 200, HRS, ocean recreation and coastal areas programs.
x. Chapter 205, HRS, land use commission.
y. Chapter 205A, HRS, coastal zone management.
z. Chapter 264, HRS, highways.
aa. Chapter 269, HRS, public utilities commission.
ab. Chapter 286, HRS, highway safety.
ac. Chapter 341, HRS, environmental quality control.
ad. Chapter 342B, HRS, air pollution.
ae. Chapter 342D, HRS, water pollution.
af. Chapter 342E, HRS, non-point source pollution management and control.
ag. Chapter 342F, HRS, noise pollution.
ah. Chapter 342H, HRS, solid waste pollution.
ai. Chapter 343, HRS, environmental impact statements.

If you want to see what laws are supsended for this disaster declaration, here's it is: http://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8.28-EMERGENCY-PROCLAMATION_150828.pdf