Lowell Recovery

Up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources, plus more, from throughout the county.

These denials come after the federal agency granted individual aid following the South Kona earthquake in May and the Kona low storms in March.

Tickets are on sale now for the 2-night event featuring an all-star lineup performing improvisational dance music; the Jan. 1-2 performances also will support Kaua‘i’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Lowell, including a portion of ticket sales going to KKCR Kaua‘i Community Radio.

Residents should not place any additional debris, green waste, appliances or other materials in the County right-of-way after Monday.

Onetime grants of $5,000 or $10,000 are available for eligible non-agricultural small businesses and nonprofits that experienced physical damage or economic losses caused directly by Hurricane Lowell; will be awarded on first-come, first-served basis, so those interested encouraged to apply quickly.

However, overnight camping and hiking past the 2-mile point along the Kalalau Trail will remain closed until further notice; also find updates about access and closures at other state parks on the island.

The closure near Salt Pond Beach is necessary to support Hurricane Lowell recovery work at the beach park.

The declarations provide Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance funding on a cost-sharing basis to supplement recovery efforts in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi County and Maui County following Hurricane Lala in August, as well as Kauaʻi and Maui counties for impacts from Hurricane Lowell in September.

Parks and Recreation thanks the public for its patience during the restoration process in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell.

Kanoho has two decades of public safety experience with the county, including in the Kauaʻi Fire Department and with the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency.

The contribution supports community efforts to deliver emergency resources to Kauaʻi residents affected by the storm.

However, harbor slips and moorings are still closed at the small boat harbor on the south side of Kauaʻi because of extensive damage from Hurricane Lowell.

Kauaʻi faces continued challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as local organizations strive to fill the void left by limited national aid.

Many are struggling to prioritize education while addressing basic needs, home damage, caregiving, emotional exhaustion, utility disruptions and financial strain.

The utility cooperative applied to Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission seeking approval to recover costs and other financial impacts associated with Hurricane Lowell.

Residents, businesses and crews have made steady progress on recovery since the hurricane and officials want that to continue safely; the public is reminded that what starts as a small spark among dry brush and storm debris can become a raging blaze.

“Our families have been through a lot these past couple of weeks, and the last thing anyone needs is a permit fee or an expired license standing in the way of getting back on their feet,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.

Utility cooperative reports as of Tuesday afternoon about 732 members remain without power, with restoration total standing at 98%.

Hurricane Lowell has left Kaua’i’s National Tropical Botanical Gardens in disarray, with damaged trees, infrastructure, and rare plant collections forcing a suspension of public tours as recovery efforts continue.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative will be working along Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of Tamba Surf Company and Kapa‘a Animal Clinic to replace utility poles that were damaged in Hurricane Lowell and from a motor vehicle accident.