#flood debris

West Maui debris mitigation tools prove helpful during recent rains

Tools used to trap ash and debris and filter out potential contaminants before they entered the storm drain system proved helpful, according to the Department of Public Works.

Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui

The state Department of Health, Clean Water Branch issued a Brown Water Advisory for the Island of Maui.

Temporary Waiver of Central Maui Landfill Tipping Fees for Ha‘ikū Flood Debris

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has authorized temporary, non-billed landfill drop off for Haʻikū residents with accumulated mixed debris from the Kaupakalua Dam overflow and recent flooding makai of Kaupakalua Road.

Maui Brown Water Advisory

The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff “due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris.”