§209-2  Governor's determination.  After
the occurrence of any sudden and extraordinary event which causes losses and
suffering, the governor shall make a determination as to whether a state
disaster has occurred and thereafter may declare a state disaster for the
entire State or any portion thereof.  In making this determination the governor
shall consider whether the effect on the health and living standards of a
substantial number of persons and the effect on the economy of the State are of
such a nature, as to warrant assistance from the state government.



The governor may in the proclamation designate
the whole or any part of the State eligible for the relief provided for in this
chapter and unless otherwise provided herein may authorize any or all of the
relief measures provided for in parts II, III, and IV of this chapter. [L 1961,
c 189, §3; Supp, §98P-3; HRS §209-2]