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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell
Food distribution sites to open, Liquor Commission meetings canceled, state Judiciary announces all Kauaʻi facilities to remain closed through rest of the week and more.
Hawaiian Electric to deploy aid to help KIUC in power restoration after Hurricane Lowell
The first Hawaiian Electric team will arrive on Kauaʻi Thursday to assist with damage assessments and to help determine what supplies and equipment is needed.
Kauaʻi residents, visitors pitch in to clear roads the morning after Hurricane Lowell battered the island
The cleanup began Tuesday morning, when residents and visitors woke to much damage across Kauaʻi, including most streets blocked by downed trees and powerlines.
Wastewater spill reported at treatment plant in Waimea following Hurricane Lowell
The spill resulted from power outages and rainfall associated with Hurricane Lowell, which impacted the Waimea area.
High surf advisory in effect for south-facing shores of Hawaiian Islands
Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are expected.
No storm-related deaths reported following impacts of Hurricane Lowell in Kaua‘i County
Kaua‘i Fire Department did receive many calls Monday night about people trapped, people unaccounted for and some people needing medical services.
State provides update about transportation infrastructure after Hurricane Lowell
Only remaining closure restricting access to homes as of Tuesday afternoon/evening was on Kūhiō Highway at Hanalei Bridge, as the highway is closed in that location because of fallen poles.
211 statewide helpline available for Kauaʻi residents needing disaster assistance from Hurricane Lowell
People needing disaster assistance can call the hotline for information about food and temporary housing to cleanup and longer-term recovery support.
Young Brothers updates public about sailing schedule modifications
Honolulu Harbor is currently operating under temporary restrictions for incoming and outgoing vessels, which could delay departure and arrival times for scheduled sailings; U.S. Coast Guard allowed Nāwiliwili Harbor to reopen late Tuesday afternoon.
West Coast Health Alliance recommends vaccines for children, adults and health care workers
Recommendations aim to mitigate severe illness and protect vulnerable populations while addressing the increasing case numbers of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
Hurricane Lowell terrified people on Kauaʻi overnight, then left them with damaged homes, fallen trees, no power
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.
Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; periods of heavy rainfall expected to linger through Wednesday
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.
In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data
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.
Kauaʻi emergency management sounded outdoor warning siren on Niʻihau as Hurricane Lowell gets near
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
Residents, visitors urged to evacuate from oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi’s south and west shores
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.
Kauaʻi residents, visitors, officials and nēnē prepare for Hurricane Lowell
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.
Princeville Utilities Co. issues precautionary water conservation notice for all customers
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.
High surf, wind and rain all big concerns as Hurricane Lowell’s latest track puts center closer to Kaua‘i County
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.”
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i
Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative supports prep efforts on Kaua‘i ahead of Hurricane Lowell
$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.
