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BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR. WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Mayor ga OF A Managing Director
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COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
News Release
For Immediate Release: August 28, 2018
ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
5:30 a.m., August 28, Update: Flash Flood Warning extended for Kauai;
Kuhio Highway in the vicinity of Hanalei Bridge remains closed
The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Kaua'i until 8:30
a.m., and a Flash Flood Watch for the island remains in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.
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.
State Department of Transportation announces that the Kuhi6 Highway convoy, between
Waikoko and Wainiha, will cease until further notice due to weather conditions. To monitor
updates, please visit state DOT's Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/HawaiiDepartmentOfTransportation.
Kuhio Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed in both directions.
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.
Officials are announcing the following updates.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Hanalei Elementary School will be closed today, Aug. 28. For students attending Kapa'a
Middle School and Kapa'a High School that reside in Hanalei, Wainiha and Ha'ena, bus services
will not be operating.
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT FORMS
All residents are advised to report any damages that have resulted from
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lane, including today's Flash Flood event. If your home was damaged,
please visit www.kauai.gov and click on the "Lane Damage Form Aug 2018" icon and fill out a
damage assessment form.
ROAD CLOSURES
• Kuhio Highway near Manoa Stream in H5'ena remains closed.
POWER OUTAGES
• Kaua`i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) reports that the power outages in 'Anini, Wainiha,
and H5'ena remain until further notice. KIUC troubleshooters were able to access the
area overnight.
The information you provide may be used to determine whether or not certain federal aid
is made available to residents of Kauai and the State of Hawaii. Please contact KEMA at (808)
241-1800 if you require assistance with the form.
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.