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THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: February 9, 2019
KAUA`I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
ELTON USHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
National Weather Service issues High Wind Warning; Kilauea Holding Center will
open at 8 p.m.
LTHUE — The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning effective 4
a.m. Sunday, as damaging winds with gusts of up to 60 MPH are expected. A High Surf
Warning for all north and west -facing shores of Kauai and Niihau also remains in effect through
Monday morning.
With NOAA/NWS forecasting potentially unprecedented coastal flooding due to the
combination of dangerous surf and high winds, those in areas prone to coastal flooding or
erosion, particularly along the North Shore, should strongly consider evacuating their homes.
Volunteers with the American Red Cross will open a holding center at the KTlauea Gym as of 8
p.m. Saturday night. Residents in the restricted areas of Wainiha-H5'ena are advised that the
convoy is on an open/holiday schedule as of 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
"County, state, and federal partners continue to monitor this system and are preparing
to respond to all emergencies, as necessary," stated Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami. "Damaging
winds and surf could result in property damage, power outages and hazardous driving
conditions. We are advising all residents and visitors to heed weather alerts and be prepared."
The County of Kauai has closed all north and west -facing beach parks, from Kekaha to
Anahola, until further notice. The public is advised to stay out of the water and away from
shorelines. Entering the water could result in significant injury or death.
The Kekaha Landfill and the Kekaha H15 Redemption Center are also closed.
The public is also advised to be prepared for power outages as strong winds could result
in fallen trees and downed power lines.
For emergency preparedness tips, please visit the Kauai Emergency Management
Agency website at www.kauai.gov/KEMA.
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.