HRS §209-3
What department heads must do after a disaster
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗When the governor declares a state disaster, leaders of state and county agencies must help with recovery. They must let staff work with the rehabilitation coordinator, speed up aid, share needed information, and cooperate fully.
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The statute, as written — Duties of state and county department heads
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
Whenever the governor declares a state disaster all executive heads of departments and all county and city and county agencies shall: (1) Release personnel temporarily from their respective departments or agencies to work as needed under the direction of the rehabilitation coordinator; (2) Expedite the granting of rehabilitative assistance administered through their respective offices; (3) Provide the necessary information, records, and assistance for reporting on the rehabilitative efforts following a state disaster; and (4) Give full cooperation to the coordinator.
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