HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230204KEMA2.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 4, 2023
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
ELTON USHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
(808) 241-1800
12:55 PM UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning canceled for Kaua‘i; Kūhiō Highway near
Hanalei Bridge remains closed
The National Weather Service has canceled a Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i. However, a Flash
Flood Advisory is in effect through 4 p.m.
Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei Bridge remains closed. Updates will be given when the road
reopens.
In addition, numerous roadways on the island have been affected due to heavy rains.
Hauaala Road at Keapana Bridge is now open, according to Kaua‘i Police Department officials.
Ponding, low visibility, and other hazardous driving conditions are expected. If you must drive,
please do so with extreme caution.
A community-led shelter at Hale Halawai remains open at this time.
For updates on road conditions and closures, please call 808-241-1725. Please do not call Kaua‘i
police 911 unless you have an emergency.
For weather updates call the National Weather Service automated weather line at 808-245-
6001, or visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hfo.
To sign up for Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS), the county’s emergency
notification service, please go to the county’s website, www.kauai.gov and click on "Sign up for
Emergency Notifications." You may also call the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency at 808-241-
1800.
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