HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR031021MODEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 10, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SARAH K. BLANE, CHIEF OF STAFF
(808) 241-4900
Mayor signs emergency proclamation for March 2021 flood event
Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed an emergency proclamation on March 10, 2021, for the
County of Kaua‘i as a result of severe storms and flooding during the March 2021 rain event on March 9-
10, 2021.
“Our emergency responders and partners continue to monitor weather conditions, as Kaua‘i and
the rest of the state are under a Flash Flood Watch through Friday,” said Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami.
“The health and safety of our community is our top concern, and we continue to deploy resources as the
need arises.”
The disaster emergency relief period shall now continue until terminated 60 days after March
10, 2021, or by a separate proclamation – whichever comes first.
The purpose of the emergency proclamation is to provide continued relief for disaster damages,
losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Kaua‘i residents and visitors.
On Tuesday, Gov. David Ige signed an emergency declaration for the State of Hawai‘i, supporting
the state’s efforts to provide quick and efficient relief of suffering, damage, and losses caused by
flooding and other effects of the heavy rains.
To view a copy of the emergency proclamation and previous emergency proclamations, visit
www.kauai.gov/kema.
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