Governor provides update about major recovery progress following Hurricane Lowell

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power, roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs and progress, also gives update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.

The public is notified that convoys are planned for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sept. 20 between Pōhakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Pier.

However, state health officials continue to advise the public to avoid brown, murky waters from Keokea Beach Park to Ka Lae Point (South Point), especially following storms or heavy rain.

There have been 69 overflows since Kīlauea began erupting on-and-off Monday, Sept. 7.

Gov. Josh Green announced significant progress in Kauaʻi’s recovery from Hurricane Lowell, with approximately 72% of the island’s power restored on Friday afternoon; and state, county and utility crews continuing around-the-clock work to restore essential services, reopen transportation routes and repair critical infrastructure.

Hurricane Lowell has damaged Kaumālapaʻu Harbor and disrupted supply deliveries to Lānaʻi. The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife advises hunters participating in the remainder of the 2026 Lānaʻi Mouflon Sheep hunting season to bring their own supplies whenever possible.

Hawaiian Electric is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Norbert as it moves across the Pacific while also supporting the restoration of electric service on Kauaʻi following Hurricane Lowell. 

The US Department of Agriculture announced today that households impacted by Hurricane Lowell on Kauaʻi Island could be eligible for replacement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.