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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: April 15, 2018
ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
7 a.m. UPDATE: Mayor signs emergency proclamation to conduct emergency
operations in the North Shore area of Kauai
LIHU'E — Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. has signed an emergency proclamation as the
County of Kaua'i engages in various emergency response operations associated with record -
breaking rains, flooding and thunderstorms.
"We are working with the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency, the Governor's
Office, the Coast Guard, and other partners to respond to the immediate safety needs for the
people in the hardest -hit area between Hanalei and Ha`ena," stated Kaua'i Mayor Bernard P.
Carvalho Jr. "This morning, we will be working to assess the extent of the damage that occurred
throughout the night. For now, we are urging people to stay off the roadway. Shelter in place in a
safe location or evacuate to higher ground if you are in a flood -prone area."
Dozens of homes are reported flooded or damaged in the communities of Hanalei,
Wainiha, and HA'ena. Several homes in Anahola are also experiencing flooding.
The American Red Cross is in the process of opening an evacuation shelter at Kapa'a
Middle School. Evacuation shelters also remain open at the Church of the Pacific in Princeville
and at Hanalei Elementary School in Hanalei.
The area of H5'ena-Wainiha is without running water and power remains out for some
customers in Hanalei and H5'ena.
Officials are also reporting the following road closures:
• Kuhio Highway between Waikoko and Wainiha due to multiple landslides;
• Kuhio Highway, between Princeville and the Hanalei Bridge, due to multiple
landslides and flooding;
• Kuhio Highway at Kalihiwai Bridge due to flooding and debris.
The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the island of
Kauai until 7:45 a.m. Sunday. This warning could be extended, modified or dropped as
conditions develop.
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/KEMA, or call the Kauai Emergency Management
Agency at 241-1800.