HCC §7-3-1
Definitions for disaster recovery rules
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section defines key terms used in the disaster recovery rules. It explains what a disaster declaration, disaster recovery, and state emergency proclamation mean. These definitions help clarify who and what the rules apply to.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Definitions
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.
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Disaster declaration” means a disaster declaration issued by the President of the United States that authorizes Federal disaster assistance for the County. “Disaster recovery” means the capabilities necessary to assist communities affected by a natural disaster in rebuilding infrastructure, restoring social and community services, providing housing, promoting economic development, and restoring natural and cultural resources. “State emergency proclamation” means an emergency proclamation issued by the governor under chapter 127A, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, declaring a state of emergency affecting the County. (2026, ord 26-54, sec 2.)7-3-1
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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