Lowell Recovery
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County hits Day 23 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring heavy rainfall today.
Relief organizations urged to assist Kauaʻi as Hurricane Lowell recovery continues
Kauaʻi faces continued challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as local organizations strive to fill the void left by limited national aid.
Kauaʻi Community College rallies behind students after Hurricane Lowell
Many are struggling to prioritize education while addressing basic needs, home damage, caregiving, emotional exhaustion, utility disruptions and financial strain.
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative seeks deferred accounting treatment for Hurricane Lowell costs
The utility cooperative applied to Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission seeking approval to recover costs and other financial impacts associated with Hurricane Lowell.
Public urged to prevent wildfires during Hurricane Lowell cleanup
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.
State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery
“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.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues efforts to reach 100% restored
Utility cooperative reports as of Tuesday afternoon about 732 members remain without power, with restoration total standing at 98%.
Rare Loulu palms at Kauaʻi’s botanical gardens among the casualties from Hurricane Lowell
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.
Less than 1,000 members remain without power after Lowell
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.
Some state lands reopen to public on Kaua‘i following Hurricane Lowell providing limited access
The public is urged to use caution when accessing forested areas, as many unmitigated hazards exist.
Kauaʻi farming family loses mangoes, avocados harvest after Hurricane Lowell destroys hundreds of trees
“We’ve lost years and years of sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears during 14-hour workdays in the fields, no matter what the weather was pounding rain or scorching sunlight — all gone in one night,” said Usa Meephol, whose family owns three farms on Kaua’i.
Tokuda visits Pacific Missile Range Facility during Hurricane Lowell recovery operations
U.S. congresswoman who represents Hawai‘i’s 2nd Congressional District in Washington, which includes Kaua‘i County, recently came to the West Kaua‘i installation to see firsthand damage from Hurricane Lowell as well as speak with sailors, installation personnel and officials.
Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation distributing $200K in hurricane relief funds
Grants of up to $1,000 are available to Hawai‘i residents impacted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell, with a Nov. 4 deadline to apply.
Kauaʻi has been seeing green after Hurricane Lowell knocked down thousands of avocado trees
But Kauaʻiʻs unexpected agricultural bounty that started as a devastating challenge was turned into a community-wide, guacamole-fueled bonding experience called the Great Guac-Off.
Weight restriction lifted on Wainiha Bridge No. 3 with erosion repairs completed
The bridge had been weight-limited to 5 tons or below to address erosion damage from Hurricane Lowell.
US Coast Guard restores navigation aids, reopens harbors following Hurricane Lowell
Crews worked from Sept. 9-15 conducting dive operations, repositioning damaged navigation aids and delivering equipment to restore safe access to affected waterways, including Port Allen Small Boat Harbor and Nāwiliwili Harbor on Kauaʻi.
Pacific Missile Range Facility guest passes reopen with limited access and select sites
Recovery operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell are ongoing throughout the installation; however, some recreational areas sustained minimal damage during the storm and personnel were able to safely restore select sites for guest recreational use.
All state parks on Kauaʻi will remain closed for foreseeable future due to Hurricane Lowell damage
The public is urged to avoid Kōke‘e State Park and Kōke‘e Road, where many catastrophic, unmitigated hazards exist throughout the landscape.
American Red Cross volunteers traveled around Kaua‘i, offering food, water, gloves, hugs and smiles
The relief organization started with 18 local volunteers before Hurricane Lowell struck on Labor Day, and at one point had about 100 before scaling down as Kauaʻi recovers.
Water conservation notice lifted for Kalāheo-Kōloa, Līhuʻe-Kapaʻa and Hanalei service areas
Customers in those water systems can resume normal water use; there also are several other water systems around the island that continue to be asked to conserve water until further notice.
