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BERNARDP. CARVALHO JR.WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Mayor Managing Director
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMEMENT AGENCY
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 4, 2018
ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
6:45 p.m. update: Kuhio Highway closed near Hanalei Bridge as Flash Flood
Warning remains in effect; Hanalei School open as Red Cross shelter
Kuhio Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is closed until further notice due to a
Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua'i. Heavy rains are occurring over the islands,
according to the National Weather Service. The warning may be extended, dropped or modified
as conditions develop.
Hanalei School is now open as a Red Cross Shelter.
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 exercise caution on the roadways and please stay tuned to local media for updates.
Ponding, low visibility and other hazardous driving conditions are expected. If you must
drive, please do so with extreme caution.
For updates on road conditions and closures, please call 241-1725. Please do not call
Kauai police 911 unless you have an emergency.
For weather updates call the National Weather Service automated weather line at 245-
6001, or visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hawaii.
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.