Lowell Recovery

Mountain Biking Kauaʻi is rallying volunteers to help clear trails of debris, but also emphasized that this work is secondary to household and community recovery.

A University of Hawaiʻi team reconstructed Hurricane Lowell hour by hour using observations from a statewide network of weather stations with experimental high-resolution mapping tools.

Kaua‘i County officials held a moment of silence during their morning briefing on Friday for the 25th anniversary of the country’s worst terrorist attack and the impacts of Hurricane ‘Iniki that wrecked the island 34 years ago.

“Now we all again have the opportunity of rebuilding and recovery of our lives together on Kaua’i,” said KONG Radio on-air personality Ron Wiley.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power restored to 72%; roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs continue in aftermath of storm, also provides update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.

Scenes of generosity from local residents were everywhere. Whether it was letting drivers go first, checking on a neighbor, businesses sharing a warm meal, or people offering rides.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has authorized $362,800 in disaster aid to support Native Hawaiian communities experiencing severe impacts on Kauaʻi, Niʻihau, and

Times are tough on the remote island, but residents have shown resiliency by helping each other out.

Funds come from Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative to support disaster response following Hurricane Lowell; foundation awarded $22,000 in grants prior to Lowell’s arrival to strengthen resilience of vulnerable families and households on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.

The Salvation Army’s Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is ramping up efforts and is bringing meals to Kauaʻi County residents in need.

Hurricane Lowell’s devastation prompted Gov. Josh Green to request a major disaster declaration from President Trump, as Kauaʻi and Maui face widespread power outages and disrupted essential services.

Labor Day night on Kauaʻi was scary for many people, as Category 2 Hurricane Lowell howled with high winds, while also bringing heavy rain, damaging surf and storm surge. When morning broke, community members, National Guard teams and utility, county and state worker all began the task of recovery for the small, remote Hawaiian Island. […]

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.

The cleanup began Tuesday morning, when residents and visitors woke to much damage across Kauaʻi, including most streets blocked by downed trees and powerlines.

The spill resulted from power outages and rainfall associated with Hurricane Lowell, which impacted the Waimea area.

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

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.

People needing disaster assistance can call the hotline for information about food and temporary housing to cleanup and longer-term recovery support.

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.

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.