ONE CITATION ISSUED; COMMUNITY COMMENDED IN EFFORTS

ONE CITATION ISSUED; COMMUNITY COMMENDED IN EFFORTS
County officials would like to commend the community on a successful effort to mitigate the spread of COVID19 through the Labor Day weekend. Hawaiʻi Police Department officers issued just one $250 citation islandwide
over the long weekend for a violation of the Mayor’s emergency rules. The citation issued was for the illegal use
of a canopy at a Hilo beach park. In addition, a few other verbal warnings were issued, to which patrons were
compliant. Enforcement over the weekend was a County and State joint effort and consisted of increased patrols
and presence in and around our County and State beaches and parks. Multiple tips were called into the HPD
non-emergency line, to which investigations found beach and park goers in compliance.
“We are extremely proud of the community for stepping up over the holiday weekend and taking this virus
seriously,” said Mayor Mitch Roth. “Because of the efforts of everyone islandwide to limit gatherings, we are
confident that we will not see a spike in cases over the coming weeks as a direct result of community gatherings
in celebration of Labor Day. That said, as Mayor, it is incredibly humbling to see our residents step up time and
time again to do what is right for everyone in a broader effort to protect and care for each other. It is really
because of the aloha in and around our communities are we able to continue to thrive through this pandemic and
beyond.”
The County would like to remind residents that the current emergency rules remain in effect until October 4,
2021, unless extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended. For a full version of the rules, visit
hawaiicounty.gov/coronavirus.