Mayor Kirk Caldwell met with staff in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) this morning to debrief on the response to Hurricane Douglas. The Emergency Operations Center has been deactivated as of 12 p.m. today. "During my time as mayor, we have been very lucky to have been missed by every hurricane that passed our way,” said Mayor Caldwell. “That lucky streak continues with Hurricane Douglas, which passed 35 miles north of O'ahu, closer to us than any hurricane in modern history, even closer than Hurricane Dot in 1959, which, adjusted for inflation, caused $50 million in damage. I'd like to thank the people of O'ahu for their continued vigilance against hurricane threats such as this, in spite of so many near misses. If there comes a time when our luck runs out, your preparations will keep our community safe when the moment comes." 768-CITY If anyone has questions about closures or city services, they are asked to visit oneoahu.org or call 768-CITY (2489). The call center closed at 12 p.m. on Monday, July 27. Starting on Tuesday, July 28, the call center will resume normal hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. BUS SCHEDULE The City’s Department of Transportation Services announced it resumed TheBus and TheHandi-Van service by 6 a.m. Monday, July 27. Services were paused at 12 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 as O‘ahu braced for the potential impacts of Hurricane Douglas. The Handi-Van is accepting reservations again today, Monday, July 27. CONTRAFLOW SUSPENDED On Monday the City Department of Facility Maintenance has suspended contraflow coning operations. This will affect the a.m. Kalanianaole Hwy contraflow, along with Kapi‘olani/Ward Ave and p.m. Kapi‘olani contraflow coning operations. Contraflow operations will continue as normal tomorrow. TRASH PICKUP Trash pickup (manual and 3-cart collection system) and all bulky pickup is canceled for Monday, July 27. Gray carts missed Monday will be collected starting Tuesday, July 28, so place it curbside tonight. Manual collections missed, hold until the next scheduled collection date. Blue and Green carts missed Monday will NOT be collected, so the public should hold those items until the next scheduled collection day. Bulky item appointments for Monday will be made up the following days, so replace your Monday items this evening and our crews will be by in the next several days to collect. All refuse convenience centers, transfer stations and Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill will be closed Monday, July 27, and reopen Tuesday, July 28. For more information go to opala.org. DEPARTMENT OF PARK AND RECREATION Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) facilities and programs open prior to Hurricane Douglas preparations will reopen on Tuesday, including: Honolulu Botanical Gardens, beach parks, Summer Fun Programs, People’s Open Market, City pools (for lap swimming only), and permitted park events. However, camping at City campgrounds will resume operations on Friday, July 27. There will be no permitted camping Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Campsites are closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to maintenance. The Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve and indoor park facilities not previously reopened, such as gymnasiums and recreation buildings, remain closed to the general public at this time. ZOO AND GOLF COURSES: The Zoo and all golf courses are closed Monday

Hawai‘i honored to be considered by Japan in list of global destinations to resume safe international travel Governor David Ige and House Speaker Scott Saiki today expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi for Hawai‘i being mentioned along with an exclusive list of 12 countries and regions that are being considered to resume safe international travel with Japan. Prime Minister Abe and Foreign Minister Motegi announced that international travel between Japan and the 12 destinations is being considered in the near future with Europe and Hawai‘i to follow in the next step. Hawai‘i is the only destination in the United States mentioned for consideration for Japan’s resumption of international travel. Other destinations that Japan is considering discussions with include Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Republic of Korea (ROK), Singapore and Taiwan. Governor Ige stated, “On behalf of the State of Hawai‘i, we are honored that Prime Minister Abe and Japan’s policy makers are considering Hawai‘i for resuming safe and responsible international travel. Japan and Hawai‘i enjoy longstanding cultural ties and a deep-rooted friendship that has enriched the lives of many generations. It’s important that we restore travel between Japan and Hawai‘i and we see this program as a way to make this possible, while also preventing the further spread of infections from COVID-19.” Governor Ige noted that details for the Japan-Hawai‘i safe travel program are still being resolved and no timetable has been set for when it would take effect. The governor stressed that public health will be the overriding factor in determining how the program is carried out to support the state’s economic recovery and the tens of thousands of residents who depend on the travel industry for their livelihoods. “Providing safe travel for both residents and visitors is vital to strengthening our state’s economic health and long-term recovery. Protecting the public’s health will always be our first priority and the foundation for which any economic recovery program is built upon, including trans-Pacific travel,” said Governor Ige. Speaker Saiki was instrumental in Hawai‘i being included on Japan’s list of travel destinations through his discussions with Japan’s top policy makers as the chair of the Japan Hawai‘i Legislators Friendship Association. The association provides a forum for legislative-level interactions between Japan and Hawai‘i lawmakers to share information and initiatives to strengthen relationships, policies and economic opportunities. Speaker Saiki commented, “We are thankful for this expression of confidence by Japan for the eventual renewal of travel with Hawai‘i. It’s just as important for Hawai‘i residents to be able to travel again to Japan to connect with family members, conduct business, and experience historic cultural sites, as it is for us to welcome the people of Japan back to Hawai‘i. “Similar to Japan, a lot of work has been accomplished to make Hawai‘i as safe as possible from the spread of the coronavirus since international travel was suspended in March. We are getting closer to the point where travel between Japan and Hawaii can be restarted, while staying focused on protecting people’s health. When that occurs, it will be a big step forward to reviving a segment that is important to the overall economic health of Hawai‘i and its people.”

The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces that all County beach and shoreline parks that were closed this weekend due to Hurricane Douglas have reopened effective 7:00 a.m. Monday. County beach parks on east-facing shores were closed effective Friday, July 24, as the storm approached. Field reports showed that the hurricane had minimal impact on Hawai‘i Island. If there are any questions or concerns, please call Parks and Recreation at 961-8311.

County of Kaua‘i officials continue to monitor weather conditions today, July 27, and are announcing the following final updates. “We are grateful that our entire state was spared from severe effects of Hurricane Douglas,” said Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami. “This was not a practice run for us. It was a real event and I’m proud of our Incident Management Team for having a strong plan in place and executing our protocols cohesively with our state, county, and federal leaders, along with our private and non-profit sector partners. Mahalo to our strong and resilient community for staying vigilant and prepared throughout the storm.” WEATHER UPDATE A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that leads to flash flooding. Residents and visitors should monitor the weather and be prepared to act if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. SHELTERS Shelters at the Kīlauea and Kalāheo neighborhood centers, Kapa‘a Middle School, and Kaua‘i Community College will close at noon today. American Red Cross volunteers reported there were 74 people who stayed at Kaua‘i’s shelters overnight. Additionally, The Kaua‘i Bus provided free transportation for houseless individuals to and from the shelters. COUNTY OF KAUA‘I OFFICES County of Kaua‘i offices will remain closed to the public today. All offices will reopen to normal service on Tuesday, July 28. Customers who had pre-scheduled appointments with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on July 27 will be contacted by DMV officials to reschedule their appointments to a later date. VOTER SERVICE CENTER The Voter Service Center will remain closed today, and will reopen on Tuesday, July 28. PARKS AND BEACHES All county beach parks are now open. Additionally, all lifeguard towers are open today. BUS SERVICES The Kaua‘i Bus services will remain closed today, and normal operations will resume Tuesday, July 28. Customers are advised to contact the Transportation Agency for questions or further assistance, at 246-8110. SOLID WASTE SERVICES Residents are reminded that there is no household refuse collection today. Monday’s refuse collection has been postponed to Friday, July 31. All other trash pickups throughout the week will be on the regular schedule. All refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha landfill are open today. However, green waste collection is currently closed at the Hanalei transfer station. The HI-5 redemption center in Līhu‘e and the Puhi Metals Recycling Facility are closed. Updates will be announced on the county’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CountyofKauai.

Public health authorities from the Dept. of Health (DOH) are advising anyone who may have patronized two Honolulu bars to step forward and contact their physicians for follow-up. The two bars involved are Brix & Bones located at 1217 Hopaka St. and Arena 808 located at 1020 Keeaumoku St., and the time-period of visits is between July 16-26. So far five (5) cases of COVID-19 are associated with exposure to the virus at these establishments. In addition, as many as seven (7) positive cases are potentially associated with these clusters. State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park said, “Given the conditions associated with this cluster, we’re concerned there may be more persons exposed than are or can be identified through our investigations. In the interest of public health we’re asking anyone who was in either of these bars during the 10-day period to consult their healthcare provider to consider being tested for COVID-19.” Park added that concerning findings discerned by investigators include inconsistent wearing of masks, physical distancing, and other operations, not consistent with current county rules. DOH is again reminding people to avoid being in large groups, especially without masks and physical distancing. The department continues to investigate a cluster associated with related funeral events, in which at least 36 cases have been confirmed. The number of new COVID-19 cases reported, dropped today, after four days of high case counts, including three consecutive record days. This is likely due to a decrease in laboratory reporting because private laboratories did not conduct late work shifts and the DOH State Laboratories Division was closed on Sunday because of the hurricane threat. All 28 new cases depicted on the graph below were diagnosed on O‘ahu.

11 P.M., JULY 26, UPDATE: Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Kaua‘i; flood advisory issued for the island As Kaua‘i County remains in a Hurricane Warning, officials are urging all residents and visitors to remain vigilant. Additionally, a flood advisory has been issued for the island through 1 a.m., July 27. WEATHER UPDATE Kaua‘i County remains in a Hurricane Warning as of 11 p.m., Sunday, July 26. A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within 36 hours. According to the National Weather Service, hurricane conditions are expected Sunday night. A Flash Flood Watch also remains in effect through Monday afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that leads to flash flooding. A High Surf Warning for north- and east-facing shores remains in effect through Monday evening. SHELTERS The American Red Cross has opened shelters at the Kīlauea and Kalāheo neighborhood centers, Kapa‘a Middle School, and Kaua‘i Community College. COUNTY OF KAUA‘I OFFICES County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed to the public on Monday, July 27. All essential employees will continue to follow their current protocols as they respond to storm-related matters for the health and safety of the community. All non-essential employees of the county are advised to shelter in place. CLOSURE OF VOTER SERVICE CENTER Due to the closure of County offices on Monday, the Office of the County Clerk has announced that the Voter Service Center will be closed on Monday, July 27. PARK CLOSURES All state and county beach parks and campsites are closed. Updates on reopening towers will be announced once conditions are assessed. The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) has closed all state forest lands until the threat has passed. Updates can be found on the DLNR Facebook page. BUS SERVICES The Kaua‘i Bus services have suspended on Sunday, July 26, and will remain closed through Monday, July 27. Customers are advised to contact the Transportation Agency for questions or further assistance, at 246-8110. SOLID WASTE SERVICES There will be no household refuse collection on Monday, July 27. Monday’s refuse collection has been postponed to Friday, July 31. Solid waste officials will assess refuse transfer station sites and landfill conditions at 7 a.m. on Monday. Any sites suitable for operations will be open shortly thereafter and announced on the County Facebook page. Additionally, the Kōloa HI-5 Redemption Center operated by Kaua‘i Community Recycling Services (KCRS) will be closed on Monday. KAUA‘I ISLAND UTILITY COOPERATIVE KIUC members should prepare for potential storm impacts and possible power outages. For tips, updates, and more information, visit http://website.kiuc.coop/. If you have an emergency or see any lines from utility poles on the ground, assume that they are dangerous, stay clear and call 911. KAUA‘I DEPARTMENT OF WATER DOW officials advise that during a weather emergency, strong winds and/or flooding can disrupt electrical power to DOW pumps and equipment, road-access to water sources, and may impact water quality. For more information on preparedness tips for a water emergency, please visit www.kauaiwater.org STAY TUNED Continue to stay tuned to local media broadcast channels for the most up-to-date information. The following provides a list of important resources on emergency preparedness. Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency – www.kauai.gov/kema NOAA Central Pacific Hurricane Center – www.hurricanes.gov/cphc National Weather Service – www.weather.gov/hfo, or automated weather line at 245-6001 Blackboard Connect (The county’s free emergency notification service) – Sign up at www.kauai.gov/kema, or call KEMA at 241-1800.

The Hurricane Warning has been canceled for Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT... A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * O'ahu * Kaua'i County, including the islands of Kaua'i and Niihau DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- On the forecast track, Douglas will pass near Oahu and Kauai tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, but Douglas is expected to remain a hurricane as it moves near the islands tonight. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected across portions of Oahu this evening and on Kauai tonight. Due to the steep terrain of the islands, localized strong wind gusts are expected. SURF: Large swells generated by Douglas will affect the Hawaiian Islands tonight, producing life-threatening and potentially damaging surf along exposed shores. Storm surge of up to 2 feet is possible. Surf will decline on Monday. RAINFALL: Heavy rainfall associated with Douglas is expected to affect portions of the main Hawaiian Islands tonight into Monday. Total rain accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with locally higher amounts are possible, with the greatest rainfall in elevated terrain. This rain may result in flash flooding and land slides, as well as rapid water level rises on small streams. Road closures from HDOT: A road closure on Hana Highway was already cleared out and highway re-opened.

Nightly closures scheduled at Paiwa interchange and the Waipahu / Pearl City Offramp (Exit 8A) beginning July 26 he Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Oahu motorists of onramp and offramp closures scheduled at the H-1 Freeway Paiwa Interchange and the Waipahu/Pearl City offramp (Exit 8A) during the weeks of July 26, 2020, through Aug. 9, 2020, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., to install permanent roadway striping. During closure hours, motorists are advised to use alternate routes as traffic will not be allowed through. The roadwork schedule is as follows. Sunday night, July 26, through Friday morning, July 31 • The Waikele/Waipahu offramp (Exit 7) will be closed from the westbound H-1 Freeway on Sunday night through Friday morning, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Motorists will be detoured to the northbound Kunia offramp (Exit 5B). Click here for the detour map. • The northbound Paiwa Street onramp to the eastbound H-1 Freeway will be closed on Wednesday night through Friday morning, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Motorists will be detoured to continue northbound on Paiwa Street, turn right onto Lumiaina Street, right onto Kamehameha Highway where they may access the eastbound H-1 Freeway onramp. In case of bad weather conditions, roadwork is allowed to happen on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Tuesday, Aug. 4. Click here for the detour map. Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7 • The Waikele/Waipahu offramp (Exit 7) will be closed from the eastbound H-1 Freeway on Monday night through Wednesday morning, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Motorists will detoured to the Waipahu/Pearl City offramp (Exit 8A). Click here for the detour map. • The southbound Paiwa Street onramp to the westbound H-1 Freeway will be closed on Monday night through Friday morning, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Motorists will be detoured to continue south on Paiwa Street, turn right onto Farrington Highway, turn right onto Fort Weaver Road and enter the westbound H-1 Freeway by the Kunia Interchange. Click here for the detour map. • The Waipahu/Pearl City offramp (Exit 8A) from the eastbound H-1 Freeway will be closed on Wednesday night through Friday morning, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Motorists will be detoured to continue east on the H-1 Freeway and take the Waimalu/Pearlridge offramp (Exit 10) as an alternate route. In case of bad weather, work is allowed to happen on Sunday, Aug. 9, through Tuesday, Aug. 11. Click here for the detour map. HDOT advises motorists to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time to get to their destinations. Electronic message boards will be in place to provide motorists with advance notice of closures and detours. Special Duty Police Officers will be on-site to assist with traffic control and safety procedures. To view weekly lane closure updates, please visit our roadwork page on our HDOT website at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/.

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. Note: Due to Tropical Cyclone Douglas, scheduled roadwork for Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 has been cancelled. Scheduled work during the week is weather dependent and may be impacted by emergency response. --- HANA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 36) --- 1) KAHULUI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 36) in both directions between mile markers 0 and 1.5, Kaahumanu Avenue and Hookele Street, on Sunday evening, July 26 through Friday morning, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for road striping work. 2) HAIKU Lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 36) in both directions between mile markers 8.9 and 11.8, Hana Highway and Pauwela Road, on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for road striping work. — HONOAPIILANI HIGHWAY BYPASS (ROUTE 30) — 1) WAILUKU Lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 0.5 and 4.9, Keanu Street and Kuihelani Highway, on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for road striping and paving work. 2) MAALAEA Lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 5.2 and 6.9, Maalaea Boat Harbor Road and N Kihei Road, on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for utility work. 3) MAALAEA (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in the eastbound direction between mile markers 5.2 and 6.9, Maalaea Boat Harbor Road and N Kihei Road, on Monday evening, July 27, through Friday morning, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for road paving work. 4) LAHAINA Left lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in the northbound direction between mile markers 19.8 and 21, Aholo Road and Lahainaluna Road, on Tuesday, July 28, through Thursday, July 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. — KULA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 37) — 1) KULA Right lane closure on Kula Highway (Route 37) in the southbound direction near mile marker 14, Kula Country Farms, on Thursday, July 30, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming work. — HALEAKALA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 377) — 1) KULA Right lane closure on Haleakala Highway (Route 377) in the eastbound direction between mile markers 0 and 6, Haleakala Highway (Route 37) and Haleakala Crater Road (Route 378), on Monday, July 27, through Wednesday, July 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming work. — KEKAULIKE AVENUE (ROUTE 377) — 1) KULA Right lane closure on Kekaulike Avenue (Route 377) in the southbound direction between mile markers 6 and 9.2, Haleakala Highway (Route 37) and Kekaulike Avenue, on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for power line pole replacement.

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. Note: Due to Tropical Cyclone Douglas, scheduled roadwork for Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 has been cancelled. Scheduled work during the week is weather dependent and may be impacted by emergency response. — MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) KAU Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 28 and 32, near Crater Rim Drive and Mauna Loa Road, on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for paving work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — VOLCANO ROAD (ROUTE 11) — 1) HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Volcano Road (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 6 and 6.5, Liilii Street and Shipman Road, on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for construction of a new traffic signal. — KUAKINI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Kuakini Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 117 and 119, Walua Road and Kuakini Highway, on Saturday, July 25, through Sunday, July 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for paving work and installation of traffic cameras. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) HAMAKUA Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 36 and 38, between Paauilo Makai Road and Kaunanano Road, on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail installation. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — KEAAU-PAHOA ROAD (ROUTE 130) — 1) PUNA (24-HOUR WORK) Lane shift on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) in both directions between mile markers 7.5 and 7.9, Ilima Street and Ainaloa Boulevard, on Saturday, July 25, through Friday, July 31, over a 24-hour period, for construction of the Ainaloa Roundabout. 2) PUNA Single lane closure on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) in both directions between mile markers 11 and 14.1, Kahakai Boulevard and Leilani Avenue, on Saturday, July 25, through Sunday, July 26, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for paving work. — AKONI PULE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 270) — 1) NORTH KOHALA Closure of single lane at a time on Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270) in both directions between mile markers 24 and 25, Akana Place and Makapala Road, on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline installation. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow).

The Kaua‘i District Health Office today reports two new positive cases of COVID-19. The cumulative total of cases to date is 45. One of the new cases is a resident and one is a visitor. Both cases appear to be travel related. The Kauai District Health Office staff is working to ensure that the cases are safely in isolation, and their close contacts are safely in quarantine before the storm hits. The state Department of Health (DOH) continues to gather more information. Updates on new positive cases will be announced as they are confirmed. Contacts of the active cases will be required to self-quarantine. As a reminder, officials urge the public to refrain from leisurely travel and large gatherings. Indoor gatherings are now limited to 10 individuals or fewer. If you must go out, wear a mask, keep your physical distance from others, and stay outdoors as much as possible. Mask wearing is mandatory any time you are outside your home, with limited exceptions. Today’s new cases will be reflected on the state’s COVID-19 website at hawaiicovid19.com. The count is updated at noon every day. For local updates, visit the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency page, www.kauai.gov/COVID-19.

Yesterday, 1,928 people arrived in Hawai'i. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawai'i daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers arriving in Hawai'i from out of state. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday and does not include interisland travel. This data was collected from the Hawai'i Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Mandatory Travel Declaration Form.