Assessments, cleanup continue throughout Kaua‘i County following major winter storm

There are no longer any severe weather related watches, warnings or advisories in effect for Kaua‘i or Ni‘ihau as the major winter storm that impacted the islands Thursday and the rest of the island chain through Friday afternoon has moved away from the state.

Here is an update from Kaua‘i County about weather-related impacts, closures and more with the most recent information from Friday morning.

Kaua‘i County response

Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency, Kaua‘i County Department of Public Works and other departments continue to assess any damage to county facilities and infrastructure.

County facilities

The Wailua Golf Course suspended tee times through 8 a.m. Friday so crews could remove debris.

Kaua‘i County Department of Water conservation notice

As of 6:20 a.m. Friday, the Department of Water had received reports of no water in Kīlauea. Crews were assessing the report and worked to restore water service as soon as possible. If new information is received, an update will be provided.

The department issued an immediate water conservation request Thursday night for customers in ‘Anini, Kalihiwai and portions of Princeville, Hanalei, Wainiha and Hā‘ena until further notice because of an electrical outage.

Customers were advised to limit water use to essential needs only, such as drinking, cooking, and sanitation purposes, to avoid a full water service outage.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative

Crews began addressing storm-related damages and restoration of power for members at 6 a.m. today. The cooperative also was assessing whether transmission towers could be accessed via helicopter this morning and would begin those repairs as soon as the area could safely be accessed.

Helicopter access was necessary to address outages affecting the Wainiha-to-Hā‘ena area.

Continue to follow local media and Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s Facebook page for updates. Outage information can also be accessed through the cooperative’s Outage Map.