Message from our Director Aloha HDOT ‘Ohana, September is National Preparedness Month. At the HDOT, this is a good opportunity to remind employees and their families to prepare for emergencies and disasters like hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, and floods. Today, we have another emergency to deal with. Are you prepared in case you or a member of your family receives a positive COVID-19 test result? Do you know what actions you need to take? Gov. Ige and the county mayors continue to act to bring down the COVID-19 curve. You can find guidance and the latest orders at: Kaua’i County: kauai.gov/COVID-19 City and County of Honolulu: oneoahu.org Maui County: mauinuistrong.net/ Hawai’i County: coronavirus-response-county-of-hawaii-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/ On Oahu, we are currently operating under the second Stay at Home order from Mayor Kirk Caldwell that became effective August 27. Thankfully, we prepared by continuing many of our essential functions remotely. Now, 472 of our 2,221 employees are teleworking at least one day a week. As our department is responsible for the operations and upkeep of the state’s critical transportation infrastructure, it is important to keep these facilities open and operating. Please continue to be vigilant in your social distancing and hygiene. If you need supplies to be safe on the job, let your supervisor know. COVID-19 continues to impact the islands heavily and has claimed 86 of our community members to date. We will continue to adjust to life with COVID-19 while fulfilling our obligations to the people of Hawaii. Please know that I and the Governor’s administration appreciate everything you do during this terribly challenging period for the department and the State. Mahalo for reading and for all you do! Jade Butay Director
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