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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.26.18_6pmUPDATE04, BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.WALLACE G. Mayor REZENTES JR. COUNTY OF KAUA'I KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY News Release For Immediate Release: April 26, 2018 ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR Tel (808) 241-1800 Fax (808) 241-1860 6 P.M. APRIL 26 UPDATE: Bulky items collected today in Wainiha, Ha`ena Department of Public Works officials began a limited bulky item pick-up today for the Wainiha-Ha'ena area. Officials will continue to collect limited bulky items such as furniture, mattresses, and rolled up carpets. Wainiha and Ha'ena residents are asked to leave out these bulky items along Kuhi6 Highway or the county's right of way. Other items such as appliances and metals will be collected at a later date. A regular schedule for bulky item collection has not yet been set. Community meetings will be held next week for all Kaua'i residents affected by the recent flooding. The Department of Water (DOW) has installed a temporary service connection that has restored water services to customers along the Makai-end of Weke Road, near Black Pot Beach in Hanalei. With this temporary service, all customers in Hanalei now have access to safe drinking water. DOW continues to work on a permanent replacement of the damaged mainline along Weke Road. The public may monitor service updates online at www.facebook.com/Kauai DOW. Department of Health (DOH) officials announced today that there is no longer a brown water advisory in effect for the following beaches: Tunnels Beach, Ke'e Beach, and Ha'ena Beach. The following information provides the current status updates. County's Point of Contact in Wainiha: Planning Director Michael Dahilig remains the county's point of contact stationed in Wainiha. He is available daily at the Camp Naue fuel distribution point from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hanalei Colony Resort. Current Road Closures and Repairs: • Kuhio Highway, between Waikoko and Wainiha, remains closed as crews work to clear multiple landslides. Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced it expects to open a one -lane route for emergency access only, to the Wainiha and H5'ena areas, on or before Monday, May 7, weather permitting. • For residents affected by the Kahiliholo Road closure in Kilauea, an emergency access road has been opened for local traffic only through the privately owned Common Ground and Wai Koa Guava Plantation properties. • Lei O Papa Road in Princeville remains closed due to a sinkhole. • Weke Road in the vicinity of Black Pot Beach remains closed. • HDOT continues to inspect bridges in the flood -affected areas on Kauai. All inspected bridges were deemed safe by HDOT. For updates on road conditions and closures, please call 241-1725. Please do not call Kauai police 911 unless you have an emergency. Damage to roads, highways, bridges and other infrastructure may be reported to the KEMA EOC at 241-1800. Refuse Collection and Debris Management: The Department of Public Works has announced that household trash will be collected on Monday, April 30, for residents in Wainiha and H5'ena. Residents are asked to bag and secure their trash, and set it out on Sunday evening. If you do not have a county trash bin, please bag and secure your trash by 7 a.m. on Monday. A bulky item pickup for residents on Kalihiwai Valley Road has been scheduled for 7 a.m. on Monday, April 30. Residents in the area are asked to place their items out the night prior. Household trash pick-up for residents on Kahiliholo Road has resumed to its normal Tuesday schedule. The Kekaha Landfill has extended its hours until 5:15 p.m. through Friday, April 27. Regular landfill hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be resumed on Saturday, April 28. In Hanalei, residents may continue to use the bins staged at Waioli Park to dispose mixed refuse, green waste and metals. These bins will be available until Tuesday, May 1. The Hanalei refuse transfer station, located in Princeville, will allow the disposal of bulky items and continue its extended hours to 5:15 p.m., until Wednesday, May 2. Regular hours and services will be resumed on Thursday, May 3. Regular hours are from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and size restriction for solid waste is three feet in length. In the Koloa area, in the vicinity of Waila`au Road and Aloha Place, residents may continue to use the bins available for mixed waste and metals through Tuesday, May 1. Fuel: Approximately 655 gallons of fuel has been distributed since Monday. Fuel will continue to be distributed to residents in Wainiha-H5'ena between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. daily from Camp Naue. Each physical address is allowed five gallons of gasoline per week, and staff will either fill your vehicle or a container. To collect gas, please bring your ID and your own container. Department of Health: • Medical Services at Hanalei Colony Resort: The medical team deployed to H5'ena jointly by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), Hawaii Healthcare Emergency Management (HHEM), and the Kauai Emergency Operations Center (EOC), has been operating out of Hanalei Colony Resort since Friday, April 20. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with after-hours care provided for urgent needs. During the first six days of clinic services, the team treated approximately 192 residents for skin and wound infections, abrasions and other injuries that are common following flooding events. In addition, they have also seen many patients for chronic health conditions and resupply of prescription medications. The medical team will remain in place while the need exists. The team is able to meet the healthcare needs of the community at this time and are not currently in need of medical volunteers. • Stay out of brown water: For the latest updates on brown water advisories, visit DOH's Clean Water Branch website at http://health.hawaii.gov/cwb/. The public is advised to stay out of floodwaters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris. Do not allow children to play in floodwater areas. Continue to practice good personal hygiene by washing off with soap and clean water and washing hands before handling food. • Practice good sanitation: Wash your hands often with soap and clean water to prevent spreading and contracting any illnesses, especially before handling and preparing food to avoid food contamination. If soap and clean water is unavailable, hand sanitizer may be used instead. • Mosquito concerns: Mosquitoes can and will breed in areas of standing water. Apply mosquito repellent containing DEET to exposed skin and wear protective clothing, such as long sleeves, long pants, and covered shoes. If you're located in an area that wasn't as heavily impacted, get rid of standing water where you can. Department of Health vector control staff will be available to conduct mosquito abatement activities, including surveillance and treatment. Please call Environmental Health Vector Control at 241-3306. • Food safety tips: Make sure to throw away spoiled or unrefrigerated food to prevent foodborne illnesses. Minimize the presence of flies and rodents by disposing of food in covered and sealed containers. • Get rid of items collecting mold: Exposure to mold can have harmful health effects. Mold can begin to grow within 24-48 hours after flooding. Remove standing water as quickly as possible. Take steps to dry out your home and remove wet materials and objects. Items that cannot be cleaned and dried within 24-48 hours should be discarded. Make sure to follow label instructions and wear protective gear (i.e. gloves, face masks, etc.) when using cleaners and disinfectants during the cleanup process. Animals: The Kauai Humane Society will be offering free veterinarian services from 9 to 11 a.m. daily at the Hanalei Colony Resort for the isolated Wainiha and H5'ena communities. They have also provided pet food to the distribution sites at Camp Naue and the Hanalei Colony Resort. Donation Information: For those sheltering in place, Camp Naue and the Hanalei Colony Resort have been serving as distribution points for food, water and other provisions. Those who wish to provide donations are asked to coordinate with KEMA at 241-1800. Accepted items are being are limited to non -perishables, bottled water, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, diapers, baby food and formula. Donations are currently being accepted at the following locations: • Food Bank of Hawaii — Kaua`i Branch (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) • Kaua`i Independent Food Bank (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Shelters: There are currently no emergency shelters open at this time. If there are any flooding victims needing shelter, please call KEMA at 241-1800. Schools: Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) began satellite classes today at Hanalei Colony Resort for affected Wainiha and Ha`ena students, Kindergarten through 12t" grade. The temporary educational site serves 51 students enrolled at Hanalei Elementary, Kapa`a Middle and Kapa`a High Schools. Water Services: Princeville Utilities Co., Inc. continues to ask its customers to conserve water until further notice. Damage Assessments: As part of the FEMA Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment process, FEMA began to assess the homes that were previously reported to the County and will continue its efforts tomorrow. If you are a property owner or renter that suffered damages, please visit www.kauai.gov or call KEMA at 241-1800 for more information or to make your report. Additional Resource Links: • ready. hawaii.gov • Flood Damage Claims FAQ: http://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/flood-damage-claims- frequently-asked-questions-2/ • Repairing Your Flooded Home: http://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/resource-from-the- american-red-cross-repairing-your-flooded-home/ • Hawaii Department of Health advises residents and visitors to avoid or limit exposure to flood waters: http://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/hawaii-department-of-health- advises-residents-and-visitors-to-avoid-or-I i m it-exgosu re -to -flood -waters/ FAA Temporary Flight Restriction: The Federal Aviation Agency has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction in the Hanalei and Wainiha area, particularly restricting all aircraft and UAS (drones). Please avoid the area to help ensure the safety our first responders during their ongoing emergency operations. r First responders and volunteers worked together to distribute food for the Wainiha satellite school students on Thursday.