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BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Mayor Managing Director
COUNTY OF KAUA`I
KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMEMENT AGENCY
News Release
For Immediate Release: August 27, 2018
ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
2:30 p.m., August 27, Update: Road closures and power outages announced
Kuhib Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed until further notice due
to a Flash Flood Warning for Kauai.
As of 1 p.m., Kuhi6 Highway at the Wainiha bridge (mile marker 6.6) is closed due to
flooding. Convoys on Kuhio Highway between Waikoko and Wainiha are halted until further
notice. To monitor updates, please visit state DOT's Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/HawaiiDepartmentOfTransportation.
Ala Eke Road in Wainiha, and Kuhi6 Highway near Manoa Stream in Ha`ena are closed
due to flooding.
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative officials report there are power outages in Wainiha and
Ha`ena, until further notice. KIUC troubleshooters are unable to access the area at this time due
to the Kuhi6 Highway closures.
Ocean Safety officials announce that all north shore lifeguard towers are closed until
further notice.
The state Department of Education announced that Hanalei Elementary School has
closed. All students have been picked up and are no longer on campus.
Green waste services at Hanalei and Kapa`a transfer stations are closed today. All other
sites are open at this time, with the exception of the temporary transfer station at Kepuhi Point in
Wainiha, which is closed.
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. The
warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.
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.