The special committee will convene again on Tuesday, April 14, to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m.             Office of the Attorney General Ms. Clare Connors, Attorney General 11:45 a.m.             Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Mr. Scott Murakami, Director 12:30 p.m.             Department of Transportation – Airports Division Mr. Ross Higashi, Deputy Director 1:15 p.m.               Department of Health Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. The meeting will be available for live viewing on ‘Olelo Channel 49 on O‘ahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. No public testimony will be accepted. If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov.

The special committee will convene on Monday, April 13, to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:30 a.m.             Office of the Governor Ms. Linda Chu Takayama, Chief of Staff 12:00 p.m.             Office of Enterprise Technology Mr. Douglas Murdock, Chief Information Officer 12:45 p.m.             Department of Taxation Ms. Rona Suzuki, Director 1:30 p.m.               Department of Human Resources Development Mr. Ryker Wada, Director Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. The meeting will be available for live viewing on ‘Olelo Channel 53 on O‘ahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. No public testimony will be accepted. If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov.

During the Thursday, April 9, meeting of the Special Committee, Scott Murakami, director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR), was asked by committee members how unemployment claimants will receive the supplemental federal funds that will be paid out in response the economic hardships caused by the pandemic. Murakami responded that claimants will not need to take any action to receive the additional monies. The Special Committee stressed the need to identify the additional staffing needs within the DLIR to address the large influx of claims in order to reduce the time of payouts. Murakami said he has requested 58 additional staff from the Department of Human Resources Development, who must all be trained before being deployed. (Director Ryker Wada reported to the committee the day before that those positions would begin to be filled through a new deployment process beginning Monday, April 13.) Murakami also thanked the Senate Clerk’s office in helping produce a training manual made expressly for this purpose. The Special Committee asked whether DLIR could adjust to work shifts around the clock if enough staff was redeployed to the department. Murakami replied that as long as they have enough permanent staff to manage and provide security, this would be possible in theory. In discussions with those filing for unemployment, committee members noted that many had repeatedly attempted to log into the system but weren’t successful due to unclear instructions. They recommended that, during extended wait times, the DLIR provide a recorded message providing answers to frequently asked questions. Murakami replied that they are looking into that and how that could be worked within their system. The Honorable Daniel Foley (Ret.) then spoke of details in his preliminary report to the Hawaii Supreme Court in regards of the possible release of those incarcerated because of the pandemic. The Special Master Report is a public document and describes the facilities, population, and configurations on each island, made up of information received from the Attorney General, prosecutors, public defenders, and health professionals. Both prosecutors and the Attorney General expressed their concern about the process for releasing inmates, in order to ensure that they have a place to go upon release and that they can be monitored. The system is working to reduce the number of potential inmates who enter correctional facilities, but also to make sure that these people are not a danger to the public. Prosecutors will have the opportunity to give notice to the public, including victims of any given inmate, regarding the possibility of release. Nolan Espinda, Director of the Department of Public Safety, reported that the prison population has been reduced by 548 from March 2 to April 9 of this year. The reduction was due to the actions of the police department, prosecuting attorneys and judges. Eleven inmates were impacted by the court’s mandate that those serving intermittent sentences (weekend incarceration) be released. A total of 94 inmates are currently being held at the Federal Detention Center, with an additional 100 to be transferred out of Oahu Community Correctional Facility on Monday, April 13. The Special Committee indicated that a recent judge report cited hygiene and social distancing as reason for the transfer. Espinda responded that he was unaware of the report, but noted that the system is taking precautions possible for social distancing and treatment in line with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, adding that correctional facilities, however, are not built to encourage effective social distancing. He said that, to date, two inmates have been tested for COVID-19, and both were negative. No positive cases have been found within the prison population. Espinda also reported that prison industries have begun making masks for distribution to the general public, and that they will produce 700-1,200 masks per week. The Governor’s Coordinator on Homelessness Scott Morishige also reported to the committee on Thursday.When questioned about the quarantining and isolating of those who test positive for the novel coronavirus after being released from hospitals, Morishige indicated that his team is currently working with the shelter system to verify space is available, and to utilize contract outreach providers to followup with homeless individuals. On Wednesday, April 8, Lieutenant Governor Josh Green reported to the Special Committee. One of the things he mentioned concerning testing, that while the State has 15 Abbot Rapid testers (those that can do 5-minute tests with a 13-minute confirmation) on hand, it was only receiving 120 test kits per week. Committee members asked Lt. Gov. Green if the State was taking steps to follow federal/CDC guidance to test only those symptomatic, as well as the need to re-test those with negative results, and the Lieutenant Governor replied that they have not. The Special Committee urged the need for contact tracing testing. Committee members then asked Ryker Wada, Director of the Department of Human Resources Development about whether the department was looking into possible early retirement plans for some non-essential workers. He replied that the State is reviewing the option of offering such plans for those eligible or nearly eligible for retirement. One possible issue is that the high cost of payouts due to unused paid leave and mass vacancies will mean that those positions will not be filled immediately when the State reopens for normal business. With people still flying to the islands from abroad despite the dangers of the pandemic, the Special Committee expressed frustration to Adjutant General Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA), that this allowance comes as residents are implored to stay at home. When MG Hara expressed some reservations around the unintended consequences of stopping non-essential travel, the committee requested that those consequences be identified and communicated to the public. He said that if a visitor has a reservation for less than the 14-day quarantine period, we cannot stop them from leaving before the quarantine period is over under the current supplemental order. The Governor would have to change the second supplemental order to ensure that HIEMA could require those visitors to return home. The Special Committee believes that the supplemental order must be changed to require a minimum 14-day quarantine location, and that it is aware of the current quarantine period and that visitors should comply. Rapid testing could then be used at the end of the quarantine period to ensure visitors’ health and safety. The Special Committee advised MG Hara that there may be extra State employees that could help with the tracking of visitors on a regular basis after the high priority needs of the DLIR have been met. In a similar vein, the Special Committee inquired about travelers coming in to stay with family. MG Hara acknowledged that it may be a gap in their process. He also said that HIEMA is watching and tracking why people are still traveling inter-island. Concerning the upcoming RIMPAC exercises, MG Hara reported that HIEMA is working with INDOPACOM authorities on how to engage in the biennial exercises without risking the health of the people of Hawai‘i. Continuing in the idea of using State workers currently at home and drawing a paycheck, the Special Committee said those workers could be used in case there’s a surge in the current number of COVID-19 cases if and when the Department of Health needs additional resources and personnel to keep up with tracing and testing needs.

Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi (D-Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau) wishes to thank Priscilla Chan, Mark Zuckerberg, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative for their donation of $1 million towards relief efforts on Kaua‘i caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This generous donation includes $250,000 to support the courageous team at Wilcox Memorial Center in its efforts to provide health care during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Senate President Kouchi. “The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative donation will also support food supplies, rent assistance, and educational needs on Kaua‘i. Mahalo to Priscilla, Mark, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative for their willingness to open their hearts and provide critical support for the people of Kaua‘i.” According to the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, grants have been awarded to Wilcox Medical Center and the Hawai`i Community Foundation (HCF) to be distributed via the Chan Zuckerberg Kaua`i Community Fund to organizations supporting COVID-19 relief efforts. A donation was also given to `Aina Ho`okupu O Kīlauea.

The Supply Chain Task Force continues executing a strategy maximizing the availability of critical protective and lifesaving resources through FEMA for a whole-of-America response. Efforts to date have focused on reducing the medical supply chain capacity gap to both satisfy and relieve demand pressure on medical supply capacity. The task force is applying a four-prong approach of Preservation, Acceleration, Expansion and Allocation to rapidly increase supply today and expand domestic production of critical resources to increase supply long-term. The preservation line of effort focuses on providing federal guidance to responders and the non-medical sector, such as public service (police, fire, EMT), energy distribution and the food industry on how to preserve supplies when possible, to reduce impact on the medical supply chain. The acceleration line of effort provides direct results to help meet the demand for personal protective equipment PPE through the industry to allow responders to get supplies they need as fast as possible. The expansion line of effort is charged with generating capacity with both traditional and non-traditional manufacturers, such as adding machinery or by re-tooling assembly lines to produce new products. The allocation of supplies facilitates the distribution of critically needed PPE to "hot spots" for immediate resupply. States report on supplies and can request assistance when they experience a shortage. The Supply Chain Task Force is working with the major commercial distributors to facilitate the rapid distribution of critical resources in short supply to locations where they are needed most. This partnership enables FEMA and its federal partners to take a whole-of-America approach to combatting COVID-19. The task force is providing distributors with up-to-date information on the locations across the country hardest hit by COVID-19 or in most need of resources now and in the future. The distributors have agreed to focus portions of their distributions on these areas in order to alleviate the suffering of the American people. A key example of this partnership in action is Project Airbridge. The airbridge was created to reduce the time it takes for U.S. medical supply distributors to receive PPE and other critical supplies into the country for their respective customers. FEMA covers the cost to fly supplies into the U.S. from overseas factories, reducing shipment time from weeks to days. Overseas flights arrive at operational hub airports for distribution to hotspots and nationwide locations through regular supply chains. Flight arrivals do not mean supplies will be distributed in the operational hub locations. Per agreements with distributors, 50 percent of supplies on each plane are for customers within the hotspot areas with most critical needs. The remaining 50 percent is fed into distributors’ normal supply chain to their customers in other areas nationwide. HHS and FEMA determine hotspot areas based on CDC data. Working together, we can efficiently distribute these vital resources to hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, pre-hospital medical services, state and local governments, and other facilities critical to caring for the American people during this pandemic. Contact Us If you have any questions, please contact Office of External Affairs, Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Division: Congressional Affairs at (202) 646-4500 or at FEMA-Congressional-Affairs@fema.dhs.gov Intergovernmental Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov Tribal Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-Tribal@fema.dhs.gov Private Sector Engagement at (202) 646-3444, at nbeoc@max.gov.

Today, April 10, the Honolulu Fire Department will be utilizing three separate drone operation teams to enforce Mayor Caldwell’s Stay at home/ Work at home order at beaches around O‘ahu. Teams will be stationed in three separate locations around the island: · Lanikai Beach, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Waikīkī, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Sandy Beach, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drones will be playing the following audio message: “Aloha, the stay at home order is in effect. Please do not gather or sit on the beach. Water activities are permitted but please leave immediately after.” News crews are welcome to film b roll of the drone team in Waikīkī, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the beach fronting the Ilikai. The drones will not be equipped with any video recording equipment, and will be used solely for public address purposes.

The County of Hawai‘i has ordered vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts and time shares to cease operations and advertising during the period specified in Governor Ige’s Emergency Proclamations. The order, the Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule #1, is effective Monday, April 13, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue throughout the COVID-19 emergency, or until terminated sooner by the Mayor’s Order. Under the Governor’s Third Supplementary Proclamation issued on March 23, 2020, hotels and motels used for lodging and delivering or carry-out food services, were identified as essential businesses. “Bed and Breakfasts, short-term rentals and time-shares were not identified as essential businesses or operations under the Governor’s Third Supplementary Proclamation,” the Mayor’s Rule said. “The bed and breakfasts, short-term rentals and time-shares are spread out throughout the island, with many of them within residential communities, and many of their occupants, who are visitors, possibly not complying with the Governor’s Proclamations to self-quarantine for fourteen days at their place of stay,” the rule said. “Therefore, all of these specified businesses or operations, including advertising, must cease for the period specified in the Governor’s Proclamation,” the rule said. The rule said that current occupants of bed and breakfasts, short-term rentals, and time-shares may stay until the end of the pre-booked period. Violators of the rule, which has the force of law under HRS §127A-29. HRS §127A-29, will be subject to fines of up to $5,000, or imprisonment of up to one year, or both. Source: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1982/720

Post Date:04/10/2020 1:33 PM Pursuant to the authority vested in me by Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS) Sections 127A-12(a)(5)(D), 127A-12(c)(12), 127A-12(c)(14), and 127A-25, and due to the public health concerns related to COVID-19, I hereby find that immediate promulgation of the rule is necessary, and I promulgate the following rule to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people: The Governor’s Third Supplementary Proclamation, Part 1.A. 23, issued on March 23, 2020, identified hotels and motels, to the extent used for lodging and delivery or carry-out food services, as being essential businesses or operations. Bed and Breakfasts, short-term rentals and time-shares were not identified as essential businesses or operations under the Governor’s Third Supplementary Proclamation.  The bed and breakfasts, short-term rentals and time-shares are spread-out throughout the island, with many of them within residential communities, and many of their occupants, who are visitors, possibly not complying with the Governor’s Proclamations to self-quarantine for fourteen days at their places of stay.  Therefore, all of these specified businesses or operations, including advertising, must cease for the period specified in the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation(s).  Current occupants of bed and breakfasts, short-term rentals, and time-shares may stay until the end of the pre-booked period. This rule shall have the force and effect of law. Violation of this rule is a misdemeanor, subject to penalty per HRS §127A-29. HRS §127A-29 states: Any person violating any rule of the governor or mayor prescribed and promulgated pursuant to this chapter and having the force and effect of law, shall, if it shall be so stated in the rule, be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the person shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Upon publication of this Rule, this Rule is effective April 13, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., and shall continue throughout the present emergency caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic or until sooner terminated by my Order. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the County of Hawaiʻi to be affixed.  Done this 10th day of April 2020 in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. Harry Kim Mayor  County of Hawaiʻi View the Singed COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 1 Source: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1984/720

Mayor Kirk Caldwell today signed Emergency Order No. 2020-05, announcing an overnight island-wide curfew for the upcoming three-day holiday weekend. From Friday, April 10 thru Monday, April 13, all non-essential travel in all motor vehicles and other wheeled means of transportation travel on our roadways is prohibited. Hours of the curfew are 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily during the three-day pilot period. This curfew is to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on O‘ahu, promote social distancing, and enforce the Mayor’s Stay at Home Order. Exceptions to the curfew include but are not limited to delivery services, and going to and from Essential Business, drug stores, and hospitals. Violation of this Order is punishable as a misdemeanor, with fines up to $5,000, up to a year in jail, or both. “I just want to remind everybody to think about why we’re doing what we’re doing,” said Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard. “We’re doing this so that we can get out of this situation as quickly as possible and everyone can get back to their normal lives. That is the goal in mind.” In addition, the Honolulu Police Department will be conducting stricter enforcement at beach parks to prevent gatherings in violation of the Stay at Home Order. This is in response to the hundreds that flocked to O‘ahu beaches last weekend. “I know this is a three-day weekend but please, don’t gather,” said Mayor Caldwell. “If you’re going out to get some exercise, do so, then return to your residence. I can’t express enough how important it is for everyone to continue to social distance and stay at home. Now is not the time to let our guard down.” In an effort to provide supplemental funding to the City and County of Honolulu during this coronavirus outbreak, Mayor Caldwell has sent a letter to United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin asking him for a direct payment from the Coronavirus Relief Funds under the CARES Act. This funding would be used to cover expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and costs from the virus that are not accounted for in the budget. The full letter is attached in this press release. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #KirkCaldwell #Curfew

Mayor Michael Victorino announced a night-time curfew pilot program will start at 11 p.m. Friday night, April 10, for Maui County. Curfew will be from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The public may not travel outside the home during these hours, unless for urgent medication, medical emergencies or essential business. This includes motor vehicles and other wheeled means of transportation. “After reflection on the upcoming holiday weekend and concerns in our community, I have decided to mandate a night-time curfew for at least the next three days,” Mayor Victorino. “These are difficult times for all of us and we’re doing everything in our power to stop the spread of COVID-19. We will evaluate the effectiveness of this curfew after this weekend and will continue to make policy changes as needed.” Other rule changes effective 11 p.m. Friday, April 10: Only two (2) members of a household may leave home to conduct essential activities, unless other household members absolutely cannot be left home alone (i.e. young children, elderly and persons with disabilities). Businesses are required to limit entrance to two (2) people from one household, unless other household members absolutely must accompany them. Essential businesses with employees that have direct public contact or handle food, shall be required to wear a mask or other face covering. Employers also shall allow employees to voluntarily wear masks or face coverings. Bed and Breakfast homes and Short-Term Rental homes may only operate to provide housing for essential workers.The Mayor’s Office Call Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #MauiCounty #MikeVictorino

Drive-through testing for COVID-19 will take place again tomorrow, April 10, at Keopuolani Regional Park. Testing will be open to first responders and healthcare workers ONLY from 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Testing for the general public will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We want to mahalo Dr. Miscovich and his team again, for providing these test kits for our community,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “About 700 tests were administered on Thursday. Providing testing to first responders, healthcare workers and the general public is hugely valuable in our fight against COVID-19.” Testing will be provided at no-cost through a partnership with Dr. Scott Miscovich of Premier Medical Group and the County of Maui. Access to Keopuolani Park will ONLY be allowed through a right turn off Wahinepio Avenue. Left turns coming from the Kaahumanu Avenue direction will NOT be permitted. Individuals will be screened on-site. First responders and healthcare workers should present their work IDs for screening. All participants are asked to: Remain in their vehicles Bring a valid ID Be prepared to fill out informational sheets Bring an insurance card if possible (however, there will be no charge, co-pays or deductible fees)

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting. --- HANA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 360) --- 1) HAIKU (24-HOUR WORK) Lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 360) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Papaaea Road on Saturday, April 11, through Friday, April 17, over a 24-hour period, for retaining wall work. 2) HAIKU TO HANA (LOCAL ACCESS RESTRICTION) Hāna Highway (Route 360) between Kapakalua Road and Hāna Town is restricted to local traffic until further notice beginning March 18, 2020. The local access restriction is being put in place to address access and congestion concerns due to roadwork and vehicles along the two-lane highway.