Comment on Hawaii governor declares state of emergency as heavy rains bring ‘danger of a disaster’

By Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post U.S.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 5:52am

Hawaii governor declares state of emergency as heavy rains bring ‘danger of a disaster’

Under the state of emergency, authorities can take action to save lives, including by ordering mandatory evacuations and shutting off power lines.