What you need to know about the kona low Monday on Kaua‘i: County asks residents to submit information on damages from storm

Heavy rains have subsided, and the flash flood warning for Hawaiʻi Island has been lifted, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service.

Hawaiian Electric is continuing urgent efforts to restore power to approximately 5,700 customers on Hawaiʻi Island following widespread outages caused by the severe Kona storm.

Forecasters have issued a wind advisory for the summits of Hawaiʻi Island, warning of gusts up to 60 mph through Wednesday and hazardous conditions for travel and outdoor activities.

Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said during the storm the county received 25 calls to save lives and that downed trees and potential landslides are still a danger.

Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi is returning to Maui, giving the community an opportunity to donate blood and save lives. From March 17 to 19, the blood bank will host a three-day drive at the Cameron Center, located at 95 Mahalani Street in Wailuku.

These calls included 32 specifically flooding-related emergencies, five calls for sparking powerlines, five for vehicles stranded due to downed trees, six for boats that had parted their moorings due to the rough ocean conditions, and 10 swift water rescues in which 27 individuals were rescued.

Emergency shelters at Maui High School Gym in Kahului and Hāna High School Cafeteria were closed today, March 16, and remaining shelters in Lahaina and South Maui were set to close at 5 p.m. today, after being opened last week before a prolonged kona storm brought heavy rain, flooding and high wind to Maui County and the rest of the state.

On Maui and Moloka‘i crews are continuing to clear debris and mud from roads; clearing drains and culverts; filling potholes; inspecting roadways; inspecting bridges and culverts; inspecting rock embankments; checking outlet structures and embankments; identifying damaged guardrails; clearing debris from Ukumehame Stream Bridge; removing hazardous trees; troubleshooting traffic signals.