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Recommendations aim to mitigate severe illness and protect vulnerable populations while addressing the increasing case numbers of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

Food distribution sites to open, Nāwiliwili Harbor allowed to reopen late Tuesday afternoon, Liquor Commission meetings canceled, state Judiciary announces all Kauaʻi facilities to remain closed through rest of the week and more.

Kaua‘i Fire Department did receive many calls Monday night about people trapped, people unaccounted for and some people needing medical services.

The South Shore of Kauaʻi got hit particularly hard, with waves washing through the first floor of the Sheraton Hotel, Kūhiō Shores Vacation Rentals, homes in front of Brennecke’s Beach and the Beach House Restaurant.

Damage assessment crews completed an initial inspection sweep of the 1,500 miles of transmission lines on Kaua’i, and on Wednesday crews will prioritize restoring power to critical infrastructure.

Shipping firm Young Brothers reports the Nāwiliwili facility sustained damage in Hurricane Lowell’s aftermath and will remain closed until state Harbors Division clears it to reopen.

The stormʻs core has moved 230 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on Tuesday.

A University of Hawaiʻi team created a tracker to share vital insights into rainfall and wind speed, help communities prepare and respond to weather events efficiently.

The siren was activated Monday night before hurricane-force winds from Lowell were forecast to arrive, giving residents a final signal to move indoors and stay there

People living or staying at exposed oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi that could get high storm surge should move to a safer location as soon as possible, before wind, rain and ocean conditions make travel unsafe.

On Sunday it was the calm before the storm, with Kauaʻi County officials urging residents to brace for severe weather starting to arrive Monday by stocking supplies, securing homes, and considering refuge areas as a last resort.

Customers are asked to limit water use to essential uses only such as drinking, cooking, laundry and sanitation purposes until Hurricane Lowell has safely passed and conditions have returned to normal.

David Hitzl, National Weather Service Emergency Response Specialist, said the biggest threat Category 3 Hurricane Lowell poses to Kaua‘i County is surf, which “is going to be enormous.”

Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.

$22,000 in Kaua‘i Strong funds deployed to 3 local nonprofits to strengthen resilience of vulnerable families and households by enabling delivery of proactive preparedness outreach and rapid procurement and distribution of essential food, supplies and other life-sustaining resources before the storm.

Free, family-friendly event brings 30-plus vendors, health teams, live entertainment and local food to Waimea on Sept. 19.

Event organizers said canceling was a last resort after they explored alternate routes, reduced road closures and other adjustments, but none were acceptable.

The 4-year project, in partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.

Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday through Tuesday.

Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement.