HCC §7-1-2
How the county's emergency management agency is organized
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section sets up the county's civil defense agency. It says the mayor is in charge, a full-time administrator runs daily operations, and staff, county departments, and volunteer groups can help during emergencies. It also explains who can be part of the agency.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Agency organization
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The civil defense agency shall perform emergency management functions pursuant to chapter 127A and chapter 128A of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes and shall consist of the following: (1) The head of the civil defense agency, who shall be the mayor of the County. (2) A full-time civil defense administrator, who shall be responsible for administrative functions and emergency management operations during non- emergency periods and, within the delegated scope of authority, have all the duties and responsibilities of the mayor during declared emergencies. (3) Sufficient staff to carry out the duties and functions of the agency. (4) The employees and resources of all County departments, agencies, and offices in emergency management activities as needed. (5) Non-governmental organizations offering emergency management services pursuant to an agreement with the County, or accepted by the County when no agreement exists. (2022, ord 22-103, sec 3; am 2025, ord 25-90, sec 1.)7-1-2
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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