Teams of County of Kauai employees and American Red Cross volunteers went door-to-door Thursday through Koloa in search of properties that have been impacted by the recent storm. Wainiha and Haena remain largely inaccessible.
The County will continue conducting assessments of other storm-affected areas across the island. If you are a property owner or renter that suffered damages, call Kauai Emergency Management Agency at 241-1800.
The Red Cross said eight people remained in the Kilauea Gymnasium shelter Thursday.
KEMA has announced that air evacuations for non-emergency response will cease on Saturday.
“We are continuing air evacuations for our isolated Ha‘ena and Wainiha residents and visitors,” said Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. “While our first responders will continue to respond to emergency calls, we are advising those wishing to be evacuated to go to the YMCA Camp Naue landing zone by Saturday.”
It is unknown at this time when those evacuated can return home, as landslides continue to block access along Kuhio Highway between Waikoko and Wainiha. For those who wish to shelter in place, Camp Naue and the Hanalei Colony Resort have been serving as distribution points for food, water and other provisions.
A flash flood watch is in effect for the island of Kauai until at least this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
KEMA’s Emergency Operations Center remains activated, coordinating with county, state, federal and non-governmental partners for recovery efforts.
Water advisory
The county Department of Water has issued a “Do not drink” advisory for residents located along a portion of Kuhio Highway between Manoa Stream and Limahuli Stream in Haena.
DOW has completed the repairs to the damaged mainline to begin restoring water services to customers at approximately 3 p.m. this afternoon, however due to the impact of the damage to the mainline and possible exposure of the service lines, DOW is advising residents not to drink or cook with tap-water, as a precautionary measure, until further notice.
