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Home My WebLink AboutLANE UPDATE_8.25.18V BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR. WALLACE G. REZENTES JR. Mayor Managing Director qV COUNTY OF KAUA`I KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY News Release For Immediate Release: August 25, 2018 ELTON USHIO, ADMINISTRATOR Tel (808) 241-1800 Fax (808) 241-1860 8 a.m., August 25, Update on Tropical Storm Lane: Kauai County remains in a Tropical Storm Watch; updates announced LIHU`E — As Kauai County remains in a Tropical Storm Watch, residents are reminded to stay informed and be prepared for any weather impacts through the weekend. Officials are announcing the following updated information. CURRENT WEATHER NOTICE Kauai County remains in a Tropical Storm Watch. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the latest forecast anticipates that Kauai County could feel tropical storm conditions by Saturday. NWS reports that as 5 a.m. Saturday, Tropical Storm Lane is moving north near 3 mph and this motion is expected to continue this morning, with a turn to the west later today. On the forecast track, the center of Lane will pass south of Kauai on Saturday night, according to NWS. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Kauai through Sunday morning. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that leads to flash flooding. Residents and visitors should monitor the weather and be prepared to take action in the event that a Flash Flood Warning is issued. A High Surf Advisory has been extended until 6 p.m. Saturday for all south and east - facing shores. Beachgoers are urged to heed all posted warnings and advisories, and stay out of the water. Spectators are also advised to use extreme caution, as large breaking waves could make it dangerous for those standing along the shoreline. SHELTERS One shelter remains open at the Kilauea Gym. More shelters may be opened on an as - needed basis. Please do not report to any of the other shelters until an announcement has been made that they are open. To view a map of all open and closed shelters, please visit www.kauai.gov/kema. Those who plan to go to a shelter should bring their own food, water, medicine, bedding and any other items they may need while away from home. Persons with special needs should know that shelter staff can only provide basic first aid. Individuals with special needs must bring their caregivers, medications, supplies and equipment to the shelter if they cannot safely shelter at home. Additionally, residents are reminded that hospitals and emergency rooms are not available for shelter. They are only available for people with emergencies or critical health needs. Household pets must be brought and kept in a pet carrier or cage at all shelter locations. Owners must provide their own water, food and supplies for their pets, and will be expected to care for their own animals. KUHIO HIGHWAY IN WAINIHA IS OPEN, WEATHER PERMITTING According to the state Department of Transportation, Kuhio Highway between Waikoko and Wainiha is open on a holiday/open convoy schedule on Saturday, weather permitting. WAINIHA-HA`ENA WATER SHUTDOWN A water service shutdown remains in place until further notice for customers located along a portion of Kuhio Highway in Ha`ena, from Manoa Stream to Ke`e Beach, including all private connecting roads. According to the Department of Water, water service has been turned off in the selected area to prevent possible damage to the service system in preparation for the expected severe weather conditions. WATER CONSERVATION NOTICE REMINDER An islandwide water conservation notice remains in effect until further notice for all customers, as a precautionary measure. Customers are asked to limit water use to essential uses only, such as for drinking, cooking, and sanitation purposes. SCHOOLS All after -school activities and programs including inter -scholastic athletic events have been cancelled on Kauai and are expected to resume on Monday, Aug. 27. Visit the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) website, http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org, and social media, https://www.facebook.com/HiDOE808 and https://twitter.com/HiDOE808, for the latest information on school closures. Parents should make sure that their contact information on file with their child's school is up-to-date, and that they understand the school's closure notification procedure. KAUA`I BUS SCHEDULE All bus services and routes will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 25 and will resume on Sunday, Aug. 26. RECYCLING UPDATES HI-5 Redemption Centers operated by Kauai Community Recycling Services and Reynolds Recycling will be closed through the weekend. The public is encouraged to hold on to their non- HI-5 recyclables at this time, as the Kauai Recycles drop bins are filling up faster than the contractor can service them. Additionally, if bins are full please do not leave loose debris or waste on the ground. The mobile eWaste collection events that were scheduled for Hanapepe and Kilauea this weekend are cancelled. For more information or questions, call 241-4841. REFUSE TRANSFER STATIONS All refuse transfer stations, including the Kekaha Landfill, will remain open as weather permits. Updates will be announced. PARK CLOSURES The following federal, state, and county park closures have been announced: - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge remains closed. - Ha`ena State Park remains closed due to the April flood. - Napali Coast State Wilderness Park remains closed due to the April flood. - Black Pot Beach Park remains closed due to the April flood. - All state parks remain closed. - All Kauai DOFAW lands, including forest reserves, natural area reserves, game management areas, wildlife sanctuaries, public hunting areas and Na Ala Hele trails remain closed. BEACHES Ocean Safety officials announced that the Ha`ena and Ke`e lifeguard towers are closed until further notice. SUNSHINE MARKET CLOSURES The Sunshine Market at Kekaha Neighborhood Center will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 25. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Visitor Information — Visitors are urged to confirm flight arrangements with their airlines prior to heading to the airport. Visitors should review the Hawaii Tourism Authority's travel safety tips at http://www.traveismarthawaii.com. A copy of their brochure can also be downloaded from the site. • Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative — KIUC members should prepare for potential storm impacts and possible power outages. For more information on preparing for a power outage, visit http://website.kiuc.coop/. • Kaua`i Department of Water — DOW officials advise that during a weather emergency, strong winds and/or flooding can disrupt electrical power to DOW pumps and equipment, road -access to water sources, and may impact water quality. For more information on preparedness tips for a water emergency, please visit www.kauaiwater.org. • Stay Tuned — Continue to stay tuned to local media broadcast channels for the most up-to-date information. The following provides a list of important resources on emergency preparedness. o Kaua`i Emergency Management Agency— www.kauai.gov/kema o NOAA Central Pacific Hurricane Center— http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/cphc/ o National Weather Service — www.weather.gov/hawaii, or automated weather line at 245-6001. o Blackboard Connect (The county's free emergency notification service) — Sign up at www.kauai.gov/kema, or call the KEMA at 241-1800.