#kauai flood

Hundreds gathered at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for the 2024 Piʻo Summit: Hulihia: Fire and Rain, a free series of forums focused on leveraging ancestral ʻike (knowledge) to support long-term recovery efforts for communities affected by the Lahaina wildfires and the 2018 Kauaʻi floods.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., issued an emergency proclamation today in response to the heavy rains, flooding and landslides impacting the County of Kaua‘i.

Governor David Ige extended emergency relief proclamations for: disaster relief on Kauaʻi following last years floods; and homelessness relief across the state.

FEMA has determined the Waimea and Hanapēpē levees on Kaua‘i do not provide a high level of protection and are to be de-accredited.

Governor David Ige today signed a fifth supplementary proclamation relating to the heavy rains and flooding on Kaua‘i in April.

Catholic Charities Hawai’i’s is using donation funds to help disaster victims on Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi island.

“We learned that further action is needed to make our residents more resilient to hurricanes and other emergencies, especially when it comes to preparing emergency kits with a 14-day supply of food, water and prescription medication,” said Dr. Janet Berreman, Kaua‘i District Health Officer.

Since beginning its efforts in May to aid victims of the recent Kaua‘i floods and the ongoing Hawai‘i Island volcanic activity, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i…

As a result of the historic flooding event, 532 homes were damaged or destroyed. Residents of Wainiha and Hāʻena on Kauaʻi still have limited access to their communities.

At least 760 homes were impacted in some way by the storm and floods on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.  Of the 187 homes that were destroyed or severely damaged, 109 were owner-occupied.

First Hawaiian Bank has established the Aloha for Hawai‘i Fund to support relief efforts for the Kīlauea Volcano Eruption and flood recovery on Kaua‘i & E O‘ahu

A 20-ft container filled with over 2,000 items donated by Maui residents arrived on Kaua’i to offer aid as the island recovers from recent flooding.

Gov. Ige asked the President to declare a major disaster for the State of Hawai‘i as a result of severe flooding on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu between April 13-16, 2018.

The team validated 532 homes impacted by the flooding and landslides, five of which are second homes. Over 115 homes were identified with sufficient damage…

Funding the daily shuttle was deemed critically important for residents between Wainiha and Hāʻena on Kauaʻi’s north shore.

Transportation officials say crews are on track to open an emergency access route to Wainiha and Hāʻena on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

A temporary educational site opened today at the Hanalei Colony Resort to serve 51 students who were impacted by flooding and the Kūhiō Hwy closure on Kauaʻi.

The House and Senate passed the state budget a week earlier than normal to allow the disaster relief bill to move quickly to the Governor for signature.

Maui mayoral candidate Michael Victorino and his committee are collecting canned food and water donations to help with flood relief efforts on Kauaʻi and Oʻahu.

Kauaʻi, including most of Hanalei on the north shore, is open for business and ready to share the charms and beauty of this idyllic island with visitors…