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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
9 a.m UPDATE: Kuhi6 Highway closed in the vicinity of H5'ena Beach
Park and the Dry Cave due rushing waters; Flash Flood Warning remains in
effect for Kauai
Kuhio Highway is closed in the vicinity of Ha'ena Beach Park and the Dry Cave due to
rushing waters.
A Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kauai remains in effect, according to the National
Weather Service.
Power outages are also being reported throughout the island, including the traffic light on
Kuhi6 Highway in the vicinity of Kuamo'o Road.
Both lanes are open on Kuhi6 Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge.
Hanalei School is 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 Kauai Emergency Management Agency at
241-1800.