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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.04.18_6 P.M. UPDATE04, BERNARDP. CARVALHO JR.WALLACE G. REZENTES JR. Mayor Managing Director COUNTY OF KAUA'I KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY News Release For Immediate Release: May 4, 2018 ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR Tel (808) 241-1800 Fax (808) 241-1860 6 P.M. MAY 4 UPDATE: Over 300 attend community meetings for residents affected by April flood Over 300 people in total attended the community meetings held this week in K61oa, Anahola and Hanalei. At the meetings, over 30 representatives from county, state, federal and non -governmental agencies shared valuable resources, and updates on emergency relief efforts in and around the communities affected by the April flooding event. "I know there is a lot of work to be done and people are extremely exhausted and concerned for their homes," said Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. at Thursday's meeting in Hanalei. "We are here tonight to hear from property owners whose homes were affected by the flood, so that we can provide information and resources, along with getting your feedback on how we can better manage our process in the weeks ahead." More than 100 vehicles traversed through the 2-mile single lane of Kuhio Highway between Waikoko and Wainiha, during the first day of re -opening the highway to residents only. The Department of Public Works and its contractor Pacific Concrete Cutting and Coring Inc. removed all three derelict vehicles from the Black Pot Beach area today, and will continue to work on the demolition of the Hanalei comfort station. The county's point of contact in Wainiha and H5'ena, Mike Dahilig, will be out of the office on Sunday, May 6. However, he will be available at the Hanalei Colony Resort on Monday, May 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. For isolated residents in the Wainiha-HA'ena area, officials will collect household trash on Tuesday, May 8. Residents are asked to bag and secure their trash and have it set out on Monday evening, May 7. Additionally, officials will continue to collect limited bulky items and flood -related debris. Residents are asked to leave out bulky items and flood -related debris along Kuhio Highway or the county's right of way. Bulky item collection has been ongoing in this area. The following information provides the current status updates. Kuhio Hiqhway Open to Local Traffic Only: One lane on Kuhio Highway in the vicinity of Waikoko and Wainiha is open to local traffic only. Residents of Wainiha and H5'ena driving vehicles under 10,000 pounds are allowed to use the single lane on a limited basis during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., weather and conditions permitting. Local access is available on the following schedule: • 6 a.m. Waikoko to Wainiha; • 6:30 a.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include bus; • 12 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include bus; • 12:20 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko; • 12:40 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha; • 1 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko, to include bus; • 6 p.m. Wainiha to Waikoko; and • 6:30 p.m. Waikoko to Wainiha, to include bus. The shuttle service provided by the Hanalei Colony Resort for isolated Wainiha-Ha`ena residents will take them from the Hanalei Colony Resort to the Hanalei Neighborhood Center during the above times listed, daily. The County of Kauai bus will run on weekdays only, through this restricted area during the above times listed. Placards and County of Kauai bus passes (that are valid through May 31) will be issued to Wainiha and H5'ena residents only. To receive a placard and/or bus pass, residents must bring their vehicle and be prepared to prove residency. Placards and bus passes may be picked up from the county's point of contact Mike Dahilig at the county office at the Hanalei Colony Resort during his normal business hours. Wainiha and H5'ena residents who are not in the isolated areas may receive a placard and/or bus pass at the following locations: • KEMA, located in Lihu`e, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., daily until further notice; and • Hanalei Neighborhood Center, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday, May 7. Insurance adjusters, utility company personnel, private contractors and others needing access to work in the isolated Wainiha-H5'ena area are asked to coordinate their travel needs through KEMA at 241-1800 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Other Road Closures and Repairs: • 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. • Lei O Papa Road in Princeville remains closed due to a sinkhole. • Weke Road in the vicinity of Black Pot Beach remains closed. 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. Park Closures: Hanalei Beach Park in the vicinity of Black Pot Beach is closed until further notice due to safety concerns. As a reminder, the following state park facilities remain closed due to flood damage until further notice: • H5'ena State Park and the adjacent Napali Coast State Wilderness Park (including the Kalalau Trail); • Portions of Wailua River State Park; and • Polihale State Park. Building permit information: The Department of Public Works Buildings Division is reminding residents affected by the flood that property damage under $10,000 does not require a building permit for repairs. For more information, you may contact Leolynne Escalona at 241- 4858 or via email at lescalona(a_kauai.gov. Other Refuse Collection and Debris Management: • Hanalei: Residents may continue to use the bins staged at Waioli Park to dispose mixed waste, demolition debris, green waste, and metals. These bins will be available until Friday, May 11. Residents are reminded to separate items before disposing into the bins. The Hanalei refuse transfer station, located in Princeville, will allow the disposal of bulky items and continue its extended hours to 5:15 p.m., until Friday, May 11. Regular hours and services will be resumed on Saturday, May 12. Regular hours are from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and size restriction for solid waste is three feet in length. • Koloa: In the vicinity of Waila`au Road and Aloha Place, residents may continue to use the bins available for mixed waste, demolition debris, and metals through Friday, May 11. Residents are reminded to separate items before disposing into the bins, which will be marked. Additionally, crews will perform bulky item pickup on Wednesday, May 9. Medical Services at Hanalei Colony Resort: Due to the reopening of the road on a limited basis, the last day for services provided by the medical team deployed to H5'ena will be on Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents are encouraged to resume care with their usual health care providers, including urgent and scheduled appointments, laboratory and other tests, and prescription renewals. Remaining first aid supplies and over-the-counter drugs will be available at Hanalei Colony Resort. Emergency medical services provided by American Medical Response will resume normal operations starting at 6 a.m. Saturday morning through Police Dispatch. Please call 911 if you have a medical emergency. Animals: The Kauai Humane Society will no longer provide daily veterinarian services at the Hanalei Colony Resort, and has shifted to emergency services only. Donation Information: Hanalei Colony Resort will now serve as the main distribution point for food, water and other provisions. Motor Vehicle Registration deadline extended: Isolated Wainiha and Ha`ena residents who missed the Motor Vehicle Registration deadline on April 30 will have until May 31 to renew their registrations without a penalty fee. In order to verify their eligibility, vehicle owners are required to have the following: • A registration address in Wainiha or Ha`ena; and/or • A utility bill or other mail showing your name and eligible Wainiha or Ha`ena address. Additionally, vehicle owners from the affected areas will also need to fill out a declaration attesting to their inability to pay on time as a result of the road closures.