HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR030921KEMA2DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 9, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
ELTON USHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
(808) 241-1800
Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is closed; Flash Flood Warning
remains in effect for Kaua‘i
Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is closed as a Flash Flood Warning for the
island of Kaua‘i remains in effect.
A shelter has been opened at Hale Halawai in Hanalei.
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 Kaua‘i
police 911 unless you have an emergency.
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.
For weather updates call the National Weather Service automated weather line at 245-6001, or
visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hfo.
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