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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: March 15, 2018
ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
8:45 A.M. UPDATE: Kuhio Highway closed near Hanalei Bridge; landslide
reported in Wainiha
Kuhio Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is closed until further notice due to
flooding. A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for the island of Kauai.
School.
The American Red Cross is in the process of opening a shelter at Hanalei Elementary
The state Department of Transportation reports that a landslide has occurred in Wainiha,
near mile marker 5, and officials are currently responding to the scene.
The Department of Education has announced that Hanalei Elementary School is closed
to students today, March 15.
The Kalalau Trail remains closed until further notice by the state Department of Land and
Natural Resources.
The county has closed green waste disposal operations at all refuse transfer stations. All
services at the Kekaha landfill are open, and green waste disposal is for residents only at this
location. Additionally, the Hanapepe refuse transfer station is also not accepting tires, scrap
metal and appliances.
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. The
warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.
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 Kauai Emergency Management Agency at
241-1800.