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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR042318KEMA04, BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.WALLACE G. REZENTES JR. Mayor Managing Director COUNTY OF KAUA'I KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY News Release For Immediate Release: April 23, 2018 ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR Tel (808) 241-1800 Fax (808) 241-1860 6 P.M. APRIL 23 UPDATE: Trash picked up and fuel distributed in Wainiha-Ha`ena area today Public Works officials successfully collected bagged trash from Wainiha and Ha'ena residents on Monday, April 23. A regular schedule for trash collection in this area has not yet been established, and residents are asked to hold their larger items for disposal to be announced at a later date. Starting today, fuel is being distributed to residents in Wainiha-Ha'ena between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. daily from Camp Naue. Each physical address is allowed five gallons of gasoline per week, and staff will either fill your vehicle or a container. To collect gas, please bring your ID and your own container. County Planning Director Michael Dahilig is the county's point of contact stationed in Wainiha. He is available daily at the Camp Naue fuel distribution point from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hanalei Colony Resort. Pumps are available in Ha'ena to drain some of the standing water in the affected areas. KEMA's EOC continues to work toward opening multiple Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) across the island, with a priority to open a center in the isolated Wainiha-Ha'ena community. These centers will serve as a hub for flood victims to gather information. Updates on the status of KauaTs DRCs will be provided when more information is available. FEMA Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments for the Public Assistance grant program commenced today to assess overall impacts caused by the severe weather, flooding and landslide events. Other teams went door-to-door through neighborhoods in Keapana and Kalihiwai today to conduct residential damage assessments. Teams will continue assessments tomorrow between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., to the areas reported by the public. If you are a property owner or renter that suffered damages, please visit www.kauai.gov or call KEMA at 241-1800 for more information or to make your report. The following information provides the current status updates on road closures and repairs, power outages, water services, refuse collection and debris management, donation information, shelters, schools, health advisories, and FAA restrictions. Current Road Closures and Repairs: • Kuhio Highway, between Waikoko and Wainiha, remains closed as crews work to clear multiple landslides. Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced it expects to open a one -lane route for emergency access only, to the Wainiha and H5'ena areas, on or before Monday, May 7, weather permitting. • For residents affected by the Kahiliholo Road closure in Kilauea, an emergency access road has been opened for local traffic only through the privately owned Common Ground and Wai Koa Guava Plantation properties. • Kuhio Highway at the Wailua River Bridge will have temporary lane closures nightly from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., from Sunday, April 22 through Friday, April 27, in order to remove debris from the river. All traffic will be routed onto the Bryan Baptiste Memorial (Makai) Bridge, where one lane in each direction of traffic will be maintained. • Lei 0 Papa Road in Princeville remains closed due to a sinkhole. • Weke Road in the vicinity of Black Pot Beach remains closed. HDOT continues to inspect bridges in the flood -affected areas on Kauai. All inspected bridges were deemed safe by HDOT. For updates on road conditions and closures, please call 241-1725. Please do not call Kauai police 911 unless you have an emergency. Damage to roads, highways, bridges and other infrastructure may be reported to the KEMA EOC at 241-1800. Power Outages: KIUC has no known outages at this time. If you have an outage please call 246-4300. Water Services: A water outage continues for customers located along the Makai-end of Weke Road, near Black Pot Beach in Hanalei, until further notice, due to damages to the main line. A trailer -mounted water tank with potable water is available at the intersection of Pilikoa Street and Weke Road. notice. Princeville Utilities Co., Inc. continues to ask its customers to conserve water until further Refuse Collection and Debris Management: Hanalei residents and businesses may utilize the following services: • Small bins staged at Waioli Park to dispose waste, green waste, and metal. The Hanalei Refuse Transfer station, located in Princeville, has extended its hours to 5:15 p.m. until further notice. It is currently accepting all debris up to three feet in length. Furniture and beds longer than three feet in length are also being accepted. In the Koloa area, in the vicinity of Wailaau Road and Aloha Place, the County of Kauai has provided two bins for general waste and two bins for other debris. Animals: The Kauai Humane Society will be offering free veterinarian services from 9 to 11 a.m. daily at the Hanalei Colony Resort for the isolated Wainiha and Ha`ena communities. They have also provided pet food to the distribution sites at Camp Naue and the Hanalei Colony Resort. Donation Information: For those sheltering in place, Camp Naue and the Hanalei Colony Resort have been serving as distribution points for food, water and other provisions. Those who wish to provide donations are asked to coordinate with KEMA at 241-1800. Accepted items are being are limited to non -perishables, bottled water, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, diapers, baby food and formula. Donations are currently being accepted at the following locations: • Food Bank of Hawaii — Kaua`i Branch (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) • Kaua`i Independent Food Bank (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Shelters: There are currently no emergency shelters open at this time. If there are any flooding victims needing shelter, please call KEMA at 241-1800. Schools: Hawaii State Department of Education announced it is in the process of offering satellite classes for the affected Wainiha-Ha`ena students, Kindergarten through 12'" grade. Officials will provide updates when classes are ready to begin. Hanalei Elementary School reopened to all students, teachers and staff as of Monday, April 23. Department of Health: • Medical Services at Hanalei Colony Resort: The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) announced that in conjunction with Hawaii Healthcare Emergency Management (HHEM) and KEMA, a medical team was deployed to Ha`ena Friday morning to provide basic medical care and assessments in the isolated communities. This medical team will be stationed at the Hanalei Colony Resort in Ha`ena, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., for several days. Residents and visitors are urged to continue to take precautions and ensure their safety in the days ahead. • Stay out of brown water: Most of Kauai remains under a brown water advisory. If the water is brown, stay out. The public is advised to stay out of floodwaters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris. Do not allow children to play in floodwater areas. Continue to practice good personal hygiene by washing off with soap and clean water and washing hands before handling food. For the latest updates on brown water advisories, visit DOH's Clean Water Branch website at http://health.hawaii.gov/cwb/. • Practice good sanitation: Wash your hands often with soap and clean water to prevent spreading and contracting any illnesses, especially before handling and preparing food to avoid food contamination. If soap and clean water is unavailable, hand sanitizer may be used instead. • Mosquito concerns: Mosquitoes can and will breed in areas of standing water. Apply mosquito repellent containing DEET to exposed skin and wear protective clothing, such as long sleeves, long pants, and covered shoes. If you're located in an area that wasn't as heavily impacted, get rid of standing water where you can. Department of Health vector control staff will be available to conduct mosquito abatement activities, including surveillance and treatment. Please call Environmental Health Vector Control at 241-3306. • Food safety tips: Make sure to throw away spoiled or unrefrigerated food to prevent foodborne illnesses. Minimize the presence of flies and rodents by disposing of food in covered and sealed containers. • Get rid of items collecting mold: Exposure to mold can have harmful health effects. Mold can begin to grow within 24-48 hours after flooding. Remove standing water as quickly as possible. Take steps to dry out your home and remove wet materials and objects. Items that cannot be cleaned and dried within 24-48 hours should be discarded. Make sure to follow label instructions and wear protective gear (i.e. gloves, face masks, etc.) when using cleaners and disinfectants during the cleanup process. Additional Resource Links: • ready.hawaii.gov • Flood Damage Claims FAQ: http://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/flood-damage-claims- frequently-asked-questions-2/ • Repairing Your Flooded Home: http://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/resource-from-the- american-red-cross-repairing-your-flooded-home/ • Hawaii Department of Health advises residents and visitors to avoid or limit exposure to flood waters: http://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/hawaii-department-of-health- advises-residents-and-visitors-to-avoid-or-limit-exposure-to-flood-waters/ FAA Temporary Flight Restriction: The Federal Aviation Agency has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction in the Hanalei and Wainiha area, particularly restricting all aircraft and UAS (drones). Please avoid the area to help ensure the safety our first responders during their ongoing emergency operations.