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C O U NT Y O F KAU A‘I
BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
Wallace G. Rezentes Jr
Managing Director
KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMEMENT AGENCY
News Release
For Immediate Release: August 21, 2017
ELTON USHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
4 P.M. UPDATE: Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of Hanalei Bridge closed
HANALEI – Kūhiō Highway, in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge, is closed until further
notice due to flooding. A Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i continues to be in effect
through 5 p.m. The warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.
The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at Hanalei Elementary School.
Officials report a downed tree over Kūhiō Highway at Lumaha'i. Personnel from the state
Department of Transportation are responding.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative has also reported localized power outages throughout
the island. KIUC crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.
Hā'ena and Kē'ē beaches are closed to swimming, and Grove Farm has closed the
access road to Māhāʻulepū until further notice due to hazardous conditions.
Officials are reporting heavy ponding, low visibility and other hazardous driving
conditions across the island. Motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution.
A Flash Flood Warning means flash flooding is imminent or occurring in streams, roads
and low-lying areas. Do not cross fast-flowing or rising water in your vehicle or on foot.
Please stay tuned for local media for weather-related updates. For a detailed weather
forecast call the National Weather Service automated weather line at 245-6001, or visit the
NWS website, www.weather.gov/hawaii.
For updates on road conditions and closures, please call 241-1725. Please do not call
Kaua‘i police 911 unless you have an emergency.
To sign up for Blackboard Connect, the county’s emergency notification service, please
go to the county’s website, www.kauai.gov, or call the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency
at 241-1800.
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