Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie has issued a disaster proclamation in connection with the anticipated tsunami. He’s declared a “disaster relief period” to run through Oct. 31 and activated the Hawaii National Guard for at least that time period.

Read his full proclamation here.

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