August Newsletter

Office of Matt Kanealii-Kleinfelder District 5 Update
TUNE IN: August 18, 2020

9:00 am
Comm. 996.1 Update from HPD re statistics of Runaway or Missing Children

1:30pm 
Comm. 659.8: Requests update from Mayor re Administration’s Plans and Projects
 

Watch LIVE online: http://hawaiicounty.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1

Written Testimony: Mail in: 25 Aupuni St. Suite 1402, Hilo, HI 96720
E-mail: counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov 
All written testimony needs to be submitted by 12pm the day before it is being heard by the Council. 

In-Person Testimony: Testify at any of our 2 locations. 

Hilo Council Chambers: 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, HI 96720

Kona Council Chambers: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Both locations are practicing all sanitation procedures and social distancing. Donʻt forget your mask.

County of Hawai‘i Interisland Quarantine Guidance
 
Effective Tuesday, August 11, 2020, all travelers arriving in the County of Hawai‘i must follow Governor David Ige’s Eleventh Proclamation related to a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for travelers to Kaua’i, Hawai‘i, and Maui.  The period of self-quarantine shall begin from the date of entry onto the Island, and shall last 14 days or the duration of the person’s stay, whichever is shorter.
 
Persons traveling for a same-day medical appointment or those traveling to Hawai‘i County to perform critical infrastructure functions, as identified in Exhibit B of the Governor’s Tenth Emergency Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Emergency, must complete the required travel forms to request modification or exemption from the quarantine requirements. The forms can be found on the County of Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 Resources website at www.hawaiicounty.gov ; click on the COVID-19 banner link here:
https://coronavirus-response-county-of-hawaii-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/
 
These travel forms must be filled out at least five (5) days prior to scheduled arrival date.
 
At this point in time, there will be no other travel exemptions.  Examples of requests that do not qualify for exemption:Travel to visit family or friendsFuneral servicesPersonal tasks, such as work on a property“Our County team worked during the weekend to make sure Hawai‘i County is prepared for Tuesday’s interisland travel quarantine,” Mayor Harry Kim said.  “I am asking every person traveling in or out of Hawai‘i County to avoid non-essential travel at this time.  This is a very crucial moment in our efforts to stop the spread of this virus and we all need to do our part.”
Last week, the County of Hawaii awarded $31.7 million to three financial organizations to distribute to individuals in need. -Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, $22 million, to distribute to businesses and nonprofits for economic assistance.-Hawaiian Community Assets Inc., $8.5 million, for rent and mortgage assistance programs. -The Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council, $1.5 million, to hand out for non-governmental utility assistance programs.Details are forthcoming on how to apply for these programs. 
More Details on Coronavirus Relief Fund
Contact Matt at: Office- 961-8263 
                            Cell- 430-7990

Mailing address:
25 Aupuni St. Suite 1402, Hilo, HI 96720

Email address: 
matt.kanealii-kleinfelder@hawaiicounty.gov

Hawaii Island Updated COVID Testing Sites

LIST OF COVID-19 SCREEN & TEST LOCATION (UPDATED 7/7/20)


KONA

ALII HEALTH CENTER – 808-747-8321 Location: Keauhou Shopping Center, North Kona Date/Time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM – 12 PM Fee: No charge Directive: Bring ID and insurance card. Drive-thru. Stay in vehicle

ALOHA KONA URGENT CARE – 808-365-2297, 808-854-3566 Location: Pottery Terrace Marketplace: 75-5995 Kuakini Hwy Suite #213 Date/Time: Monday to Friday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Directive: Bring ID and insurance card. No appointment needed. Fee: No charge for uninsured. Charge insured.

KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL – 808-322-9311 Location: Emergency Room Date/Time: Open 24-hours Directive: Bring ID and insurance card. Admittance required Fee: Charge Note: Not a community testing facility KOHALA

NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL – 808-885-4444
Location: Emergency Room, 67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea
Date/Time: Monday to Friday 9 AM – 1 PM
Directive: Bring ID and insurance card. Doctor Requisition required or ER costs will be
incurred.
Fee: Charge

PREMIERE MEDICAL GROUP – 808-213-6444
Location: Multiple locations. As needed. Shelters, Senior Homes, etc.
Date/Time: As needed
Directive: Bring ID and insurance card. No appointment needed. Drive thru.
Fee: No Charge
Note: Partner w/ County of Hawaii, Bay Clinic, Care Hawaii, Hope Services, etc.


HAMAKUA

HALE HOOLA HAMAKUA – 808-932-4116 Location: 45-547 Plumeria Street, Honokaa
Date/Time: Open 24-hours
Directive: Bring ID and insurance card. Admittance required.
Fee: Charge
Note: Not a community testing facility


HILO

BAY CLINIC – 808-333-3600 (Operator for all locations)
Location: 1178 Kinoole, Hilo
Date/Time: 7 AM – 6 PM
Directive: Member patients. Arrange for appointment. No drive-thru. Stay in vehicle.
Fee: Seen regardless of ability to pay. Charge

CLINICAL LABS OF HAWAII – 808-935-4814
Location: 33 Lanihuli Street, Hilo
Date/Time: Monday – Friday 7 AM – 5 PM
Directive: Bring ID and insurance card. By appointment only. Asymptomatic patients only.
Fee: Charge

HILO URGENT CARE – 808-969-3051
Location: 670 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo
Date/Time: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Directive: Bring ID and insurance card. Stay in vehicle. Check in at kiosk.
Fee: Charge


PUNA

BAY CLINIC – 808-333-3600 (Operator for all locations)
Location: 16192 Pilimua Street, Keaau, Puna Date/Time: 7 AM – 6 PM Directive: Member patients. Arrange for appointment. No drive-thru. Stay in vehicle. Fee: Seen regardless of ability to pay. Charge

BAY CLINIC – 808-333-3600 (Operator for all locations) Location: 15-2866 Pahoa Village Road, Building C, Puna Date/Time: 7 AM – 6 PM Directive: Member patients. Arrange for appointment. No drive-thru. Stay in vehicle. Fee: Seen regardless of ability to pay. Charge

KEAAU URGENT CARE – 808-966-7942
Location: 16-590 Old Volcano Road, #B, Keaau, Puna Date/Time: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Directive: Bring ID and insurance card. Fee: Charge

PUNA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER – 808-930-6001 Location: 15-2662 Pahoa Village Road, Suite 303-305, Pahoa, Puna Date/Time: Monday to Friday 7:45 AM – 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM Directive: Bring ID and insurance card. Symptomatic patients. Pre-Op testing also conducted. Fee: $246 w/ no insurance.


KAU

BAY CLINIC – 808-333-3600 (Operator for all locations)
Location: 95-5583 Mamalahoa HWY, Naalehu, Kau Date/Time: 7 AM – 6 PM Directive: Member patients. Arrange for appointment. No drive-thru. Stay in vehicle. Fee: Seen regardless of ability to pay. Charge

KAU HOSPITAL – 808-932-4200
Location: 1 Kamani Street, Pahala, Ka`u
Date/Time: Monday – Friday 8 AM to 4 PM
Directive: Bring ID and insurance card. Pre-Op and ER patients only. Screening conducted
outside in tent.
Fee: Charge
Date: July 7, 2020

Hawaiian Electric extends moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment through Sept. 1

Hawaiian Electric extends moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment through Sept. 1

Payment options, assistance available to help customers

HONOLULU, June 29, 2020 – Hawaiian Electric will extend the moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment through Sept. 1, and urges customers who are having difficulty paying their bill to contact the company well before September to consider payment options.

Hawaiian Electric suspended collection efforts in March to ensure customers’ electric service was not disrupted during COVID-19-related orders to stay at home. On Friday, the Public Utilities Commission gave utilities the option to hold off disconnections through Sept. Hawaiian Electric wants to work with Oʻahu, Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island customers with past due accounts to find the best options to make their payments manageable. While customers are responsible for paying their bills, a variety of public and nonprofit assistance, and Hawaiian Electric payment arrangements are currently available as a result of COVID-19.

Additional payment arrangement options for customers are in the works and will become available in mid-July. The company website provides useful, up-to-date information for both residential and business customers:
• Residential customers can visit www.hawaiianelectric.com/paymentassistance to checkwhether they qualify for programs available to households experiencing financial strain.
• For commercial customers, go to www.hawaiianelectric.com/businesscustomerupdate
for programs geared to help businesses.
• Hawaiian Electric’s Payment Arrangement Request Form, which is the quickest way to start the payment arrangement process, is available at the above-listed URLs.

The company’s walk-in payment centers remain closed, but there are several payment methods available to customers.

Visit www.hawaiianelectric.com/paymentoptions for payment methods. Customers who prefer to pay in person may do so at no charge at many convenient Western Union payment locations in grocery stores and other retailers throughout Hawaiian Electric’s service territory. The company website provides a list of locations.

For assistance managing energy costs, Hawaiʻi Energy is a trusted resource for tips and rebates to help offset the costs of energy-saving equipment and services. Visit https://hawaiienergy.com/tips for more information.