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BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR. WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Mayor �g Managing Director
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COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMEMENT AGENCY
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 14, 2018
ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
12 p.m. UPDATE: Kuhio Highway remains closed in the vicinity of H5'ena Beach
Park and the Dry Cave due to rushing waters
Kuhi6 Highway remains closed in the vicinity of H5'ena Beach Park and the Dry Cave
due to rushing waters.
The Kaua'i Police Department are reporting heavy traffic and are advising motorists to
avoid the area.
Please exercise caution on the roadways and please stay tuned to local media for
updates.
A Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kauai remains in effect to 1 p.m., according to
the National Weather Service. The warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions
develop.
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.
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
Kaua'i 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.