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HI Rev Stat § 127A-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-9 Immunities; rights.

  §127A-9 Immunities; rights. (a) None of the following:  (1) The State;  (2) Any county;  (3) Any owner or operator of a public utility or critical infrastructure facility;  (4) Private-sector or nonprofit organizations; or  (5) Except in cases of wilful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness, persons engaged in emergency management functions pursuant to this chapter, including volunteers whose services are accepted by any authorized person, shall be civilly liable for the death of or injury to persons, or property damage, as a result of any act or omission in the course of the employment or duties under this chapter.  (b) No act or omission shall be imputed to the owner of any vehicle by reason of the owner's ownership thereof; provided that nothing herein shall preclude recovery by any person for injury or damage sustained from the operation of any vehicle which may be insured under section 41D-8 to the extent of the insurance, and, unless specifically provided, insurance effected under section 41D-8 shall not include coverage of such risk during an emergency period. The governor may insure vehicles owned by the State or in the custody and use of the Hawaii emergency management agency; provided that insurance effected under section 41D-8 on vehicles used for purposes other than emergency management shall not be required to include coverage of the insured vehicle against the risk incurred or which would be incurred under this chapter as a result of the use of the insured vehicle for emergency management.  (c) Members of the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard on any duty or service performed under or in pursuance of an order or call of the President of the United States or any proper authority, and the National Guard from any other state ordered into service by any proper authority, to assist civil authorities engaged in emergency functions pursuant to this chapter shall not be liable, civilly or criminally, for any act done or caused by them in pursuance of duty in such service. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 127A-10 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-10 Political activity prohibited.

 §127A-10 Political activity prohibited. No organization for emergency management established under the authority of this chapter shall participate in any form of political activity, nor shall it be employed directly or indirectly for political purposes. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 127A-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-11 Powers on whom conferred; delegation of powers.

 §127A-11 Powers on whom conferred; delegation of powers. (a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, all of the powers conferred by this chapter are conferred on the governor or mayor, as applicable. The governor or mayor may delegate any of these powers to governmental, private-sector, and nonprofit agencies and organizations, officials, officers, employees, and other individuals created, appointed, or employed under, or engaged in carrying out this chapter; provided that the following powers shall be retained by the governor or mayor, as applicable:  (1) Proclaiming a state of emergency or local state of emergency, proclaiming a state of emergency or local state of emergency terminated, or making any other proclamation provided for by this chapter;  (2) Prescribing rules having the force and effect of law; and  (3) Making allotments of funds appropriated or available for the purposes of this chapter. Unless otherwise directed by the governor or mayor, all of the powers pertaining to emergency management authorized to be delegated by the governor or mayor shall be deemed to have been delegated by the governor to the director of Hawaii emergency management and by the mayor to the administrator or director of the county emergency management agency, as applicable, and the administrator or director of the county emergency management agency, respectively, shall have the authority to further delegate any of these powers to any agency or person to whom the governor or mayor could have directly delegated such powers.  (b) The powers conferred upon the governor or mayor by this chapter are in addition to any other powers or authority conferred upon the governor or mayor by the laws of the United States and of the State or county for the same or a like purpose, and shall not be construed as abrogating, limiting, or modifying any such powers or authority. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 127A-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-14 State of emergency.

 §127A-14 State of emergency. (a) The governor may declare the existence of a state of emergency in the State by proclamation if the governor finds that an emergency or disaster has occurred or that there is imminent danger or threat of an emergency or disaster in any portion of the State.  (b) A mayor may declare the existence of a local state of emergency in the county by proclamation if the mayor finds that an emergency or disaster has occurred or that there is imminent danger or threat of an emergency or disaster in any portion of the county.  (c) The governor or mayor shall be the sole judge of the existence of the danger, threat, or circumstances giving rise to a declaration of a state of emergency in the State or a local state of emergency in the county, as applicable. This section shall not limit the power and authority of the governor under section 127A-13(a)(5).  (d) A state of emergency and a local state of emergency shall terminate automatically sixty days after the issuance of a proclamation of a state of emergency or local state of emergency, respectively, or by a separate proclamation of the governor or mayor, whichever occurs first. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2; am L 2019, c 214, §5]
HI Rev Stat § 127A-15 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-15 Proclamations, how made; service of papers.

 §127A-15 Proclamations, how made; service of papers. (a) Every proclamation of the governor or mayor for which provision is made by this chapter, shall be promulgated by posting on the applicable state or county emergency management agency website and by means calculated to bring its contents to the attention of the general public, including by official announcement by means of television or radio broadcast, or both, or by Internet, or such other means as may be available. The proclamation shall remain posted on the agency website until the state of emergency terminates automatically or by subsequent proclamation.  (b) Any process, notice, or order, service of which is provided for by this chapter, may be served by any law enforcement officer or person authorized by the governor or mayor, any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 127A-16 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-16 Major disaster fund.

  §127A-16 Major disaster fund. (a) The administrator shall submit requests to the legislature to appropriate from the general revenues of the State sufficient moneys as may be necessary for expenditure by or under the direction of the governor for immediate relief in response to an emergency or disaster in any part of the State; provided that:  (1) The governor has issued a proclamation of a state of emergency;  (2) The governor may not expend in excess of $10,000,000 for immediate relief as a result of any single emergency or disaster; and  (3) In addition to the funds in paragraph (2), an additional $5,000,000 may be made available solely for the purpose of matching federal disaster relief funds when these funds become available to the State following a presidential disaster declaration. In expending the moneys, the governor may allot any portion thereof to any agency, office, or employee of the State or a county for the most efficient relief for the population. Notwithstanding this subsection, the only exception to paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) is that the administrator may use up to $250,000 per year to support the emergency management reserve corps.  (b) No later than sixty days after any allotment by the governor or the expenditure of any fund moneys, the administrator shall report to the legislature on the purpose of the allotment or expenditure.  (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), federal reimbursement moneys for disaster relief shall be deemed to be trust moneys and may be deposited into a trust account with and under the control of the Hawaii emergency management agency. These moneys and any interest earned thereon shall be used for the purpose identified in subsection (a) and shall not lapse to the general fund.  (d) In cases in which the department of education expends the funds appropriated to the department for purposes deemed to be reimbursable by federal reimbursement moneys for disaster relief, the federal reimbursement moneys shall not lapse to the general fund and shall be credited directly to the department of education without regard to whether the original appropriation has lapsed. Such funds shall carry over in accordance with section 37-41.5(c).  (e) Any unspent funding under $2,500,000 shall be rolled over to the next fiscal year to support future emergencies and disasters. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2; am L 2015, c 129, §2; am L 2017, c 139, §2; am L 2019, c 78, §4]
HI Rev Stat § 127A-17 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-17 Allotments.

 §127A-17 Allotments.  (a) There shall be available for allotment by the governor under this chapter:  (1) Any moneys appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, or reappropriated pursuant to subsection (b) and any unexpended moneys appropriated for emergency management or disaster relief or administration thereof by any act, but only within the scope and purposes of the appropriations so made by the legislature;  (2) Contributions, as provided by section 127A-12; and  (3) The governor's contingent fund.  (b) Any sums realized under this chapter from the sale of property by the State, or from work performed, services rendered, or accommodations or facilities furnished by the State, or from insurance against damage or loss of property the premiums for which have been paid by the State under this chapter, shall be deemed to be trust funds for the purposes of this chapter and may be expended or allotted in the same manner as other appropriations made by or available for the purposes of this chapter.  (c) The governor may allot any moneys appropriated or available for the purposes of this chapter, to any agency, officer, or employee, created, appointed, or employed under this chapter, or to any government agency, officer, or employee of the State or a county, to whom powers or duties have been delegated pursuant to this chapter, to be expended in carrying out the provisions of this chapter, and in the case of county agencies, officers, or employees, to order the allotment paid over to be held, disbursed, and accounted for as other county funds or as the governor shall provide.  (d) In the event of a deficit in the general fund of the State, any appropriation made or available for the purposes of this chapter and needed for allotment under this chapter shall take priority over other appropriations from the general fund.  (e) Any appropriation made or available for the purposes of this chapter may be expended notwithstanding the existence of a specific or other appropriation for the same or a like purpose, and without prejudice to the expenditure of the other appropriation. The powers granted by this section are in addition to, and not restrictive of, the powers granted by any other section.  (f) Any order by the governor made pursuant to this section may be amended or revoked by the governor. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 127A-18 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-18 Mitigation of hazardous situations.

 §127A-18 Mitigation of hazardous situations. (a) Even in the absence of an emergency or disaster, the governor may authorize designated state employees, agents, contractors, or representatives to enter private property at reasonable times to mitigate situations deemed by the governor to be hazardous to the health and safety of the public; provided that this section shall be applicable only to the following actions:  (1) Cutting, trimming, or removing dangerous trees or branches that pose a hazard to other properties;  (2) Stabilizing or removing unstable rock and soil hazards; or  (3) Cleaning streams and waterways to mitigate or prevent flooding or other hazards; provided further that at least ten days' written notice shall be provided to the landowner and to the occupier of the private property of the governor's intention to authorize designated state employees, agents, contractors, or representatives to enter the property to mitigate the hazardous situation; provided further that the landowner or occupier shall be given a reasonable opportunity to mitigate the hazardous situation without assistance of the State before designated state employees, agents, contractors, or representatives may enter the property.  (b) Written notice sent to the landowner's last known address by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, shall be deemed sufficient notice. If land ownership cannot be determined, notice shall be given once in a daily or weekly publication of general circulation in the county in which any action or proposed action will be taken.  (c) If entry is refused, the governor may apply to the district court in the circuit in which the property is located for a warrant to enter the premises. The district court may issue a warrant directing the chief of the appropriate county police to assist the governor in gaining entry onto the premises during regular working hours or at other reasonable times.  (d) The governor may seek recovery and reimbursement, by appropriate proceedings, of all costs and expenses incurred in the mitigation of a hazardous situation under this section, and any costs and expenses imposed against any landowner shall be a lien upon the landowner's property.  (e) This section shall take effect only upon authorization and funding for personnel to administer the program. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 127A-19 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-19 Shelters.

 §127A-19 Shelters. (a) The governor may establish guidelines for providing suitable arrangements and accommodations for the sheltering of the public and the sheltering of pet animals in public shelters under this chapter.  (b) County emergency management agencies shall identify, in coordination with private and nonprofit organizations engaged in emergency management functions relating to providing shelter or the management or operation of a public shelter under this chapter, locations and facilities suitable for the sheltering of the public and locations and facilities suitable for the sheltering of pet animals.  (c) The administrator or director of the county emergency management agency may identify, in coordination with private owners, operators, or controllers of real property, private locations and facilities that are suitable for use as shelters of the public or of pet animals.  (d) A public shelter identified for the sheltering of pet animals pursuant to subsection (b) need not be subject to guidelines developed for public shelters, unless the particular shelter has been specifically identified as a shelter for both pet animals and the public.  (e) For purposes of this section, "pet animal" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 711-1100.  (f) For purposes of this section, "shelter" includes any structure, excavation, or other facility or item used or useful for the protection of persons. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 127A-20 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-20 Immunity from liability of private shelter.

 §127A-20 Immunity from liability of private shelter. (a) Any individual, partnership, firm, society, unincorporated association, joint venture group, hui, joint stock company, corporation, trustee, personal representative, trust estate, decedent's estate, trust, or other legal entity whether doing business for itself or in a fiduciary capacity, owning or controlling real property, that voluntarily and without compensation grants a license or privilege for, or otherwise permits, the designation by the emergency management agency of the county in which the building is located for the use of the property, in whole or in part, for the purpose of sheltering persons during emergencies and disasters, shall, together with its successors in interest, if any, not be civilly liable for negligently causing the death of or injury to any person or damage to any personal property on the property of the licensor in connection with the use of the licensed premises for the purposes designated.  (b) For the purposes of this section, the following shall not be considered compensation:  (1) Any compensation or consideration paid by or on behalf of any guest or person for transient accommodation lodging;  (2) Any compensation or consideration paid for any patient, resident, or ward present or residing in any hospital, community-based care home, home-based care home, or healthcare agency of any type licensed by the department of health or the department of human services and used as a private shelter under this section; provided that the protections afforded by this section shall not extend beyond the use of the private shelter under this section for any other duty or standard of care owed to any patient, resident, or ward; and  (3) Any compensation or consideration paid by or on behalf of any minor or student of any age in any day care, preschool, elementary school, middle school, or any other educational facility used as a private shelter under this section. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 127A-21 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-21 Notice of requisition.

 §127A-21 Notice of requisition.  (a) The governor or mayor may requisition and take over any materials, facilities, or real property or improvements, required for the purposes of this chapter, or requisition and take over the temporary use thereof. The requisition shall be made by serving notice upon any person found in occupation of the premises or having the property in the person's custody, possession, or control; provided that a like notice shall also be served upon any person who has filed with the governor or mayor, or with such person as the governor or mayor may designate for the purpose, a request for notice with respect to the property; provided further that whenever all persons entitled to compensation for the property have not been served in the manner aforesaid, the governor or mayor shall publish a notice of the requisition at the earliest practicable date.  (b) A requisition shall terminate automatically sixty days after the issuance of a proclamation of a state of emergency in the State or local state of emergency, respectively, or by a separate proclamation of the governor or mayor, whichever occurs first. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 127A-22 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 10. Public Safety and Internal Security|127A. Emergency Management|127A-22 Determination of compensation.

 §127A-22 Determination of compensation.  (a) Whenever the governor or mayor requisitions and takes over any property or the temporary use thereof, the owner, or other person entitled thereto, shall be paid as compensation for the property or use, such sum as the governor or mayor determines to be fair and just, within twenty days after it has been requisitioned and taken; provided that the compensation for temporary use may be paid in monthly or lesser installments.  (b) If any person is unwilling to accept, as full and complete compensation for the property or use thereof, the sum determined by the governor or mayor, the person shall be paid seventy-five per cent of the sum determined by the governor or mayor. The person shall also be entitled to sue the State or county for such additional sum as, when added to the sum already received by the person, the person may consider fair and just compensation for such property or use, in the manner provided by chapter 661 for actions against the State and any other applicable chapter for actions against the county. Any suit under this section shall be instituted within two years after the requisition in the case of the taking of real property in fee simple, or within one year after the requisition in all other cases, subject to sections 657-13 to 657-15, which are hereby made applicable to such a suit; except that no more than six months shall be allowed for the bringing of a suit after the appointment of a conservator of a person under disability, or the removal of the disability, or after the appointment of personal representatives. Recovery shall be confined to the fair market value of the property or its fair rental value, as the case may be, without any allowance for prospective profits, or punitive or other damages. Whenever the owner of property, or other person entitled to compensation on account of the requisitioning of property or the use thereof, is under a disability, or has died, and no conservator or personal representative has been appointed, the State, acting through the attorney general, may apply for the appointment of a conservator or for the appointment of a personal representative. [L 2014, c 111, pt of §2]