Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Highways Division updates on Hurricane Douglas as of 8 a.m. Sunday, July 26 are: Hawaii District reports rain continues on the north shore. Staff remains on standby to address issues if they arise. Maui District has three crews mobilized at Kahului and Keanae baseyards. Traffic signal outages are reported at Honoapiilani Highway’s intersections with Waiko Road and Kehalani Parkway. These signals were not at the 12 intersections with installed UPS battery backups but will be upgraded by the end of the year. Oahu District crews have reset coastal highway protections on Kamehameha Highway in Hauula. They will report to baseyards for mobilization at 12 p.m. Government vehicles and equipment will be parked in the inside lanes of the H-3 Freeway in the Harano Tunnels in both directions for protection prior to expected hurricane impact. Kauai District may mobilize their crews later today based on forecasts of the storm’s track and strength and impacts reported by Maui and Oahu Districts. HDOT asks residents and visitors to stay indoors during the passage of Hurricane Douglas. Other recommended preparedness actions that can be taken without traveling on the roads include securing loose objects such as chairs and garden ornaments by bringing them inside. Please stay updated through official sources such as the National Weather Service and media outlets. HDOT updates will continue to be uploaded at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/weather-traffic/ and social media accounts https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDepartmentOfTransportation/ and https://twitter.com/DOTHawaii ###

Gov. David Ige announced Sunday morning that state offices in the City and County of Honolulu and Kauai County will be closed on Monday, July 27. HIDOE schools and offices in these areas will be closed as a result. Hawaii Island and Maui counties are not subject to the governor’s order, therefore HIDOE offices and schools in these areas will be open. As a reminder, all student programming, including extended school year (ESY) programs, have been cancelled statewide on Monday, July 27. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on HIDOE's website and social media platforms.

Non-essential state employees on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i granted administrative leave as Hurricane Douglas nears the islands Gov. Ige announced today that he is granting non-essential state employees on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i administrative leave as the state prepares for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Douglas. State offices on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i will be closed on Monday, July 27, 2020. Non-essential workers affected by the office closures should not report to work and will be granted administrative leave. However, employees who fall into one of the following categories are required to report to work, unless it is determined that the employee can be excused: Departmental Disaster/Emergency Coordinators Disaster Response Workers Employees whose work involves continuing crucial operations/services, such as hospital workers, correctional workers, etc. All other employees should not report to work on Monday, July 27, 2020. Links to closure announcements: State Dept. of Human Resources Management Memorandum granting administrative leave for severe weather on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald's announcement about Judiciary closures on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi UH Campuses announcement for Oʻahu and Kauaʻi Department of Education announcement for Oʻahu and Kauaʻi campuses

As Kaua‘i County remains in a Hurricane Warning, officials are urging all residents and visitors to get prepared, and are announcing the following important updates. The County of Kaua‘i has announced it will close its offices to the public on Monday, July 27, as officials prepare for possible impacts from Hurricane Douglas. 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. WEATHER UPDATE Kaua‘i County remains in a Hurricane Warning as of 11 p.m., Saturday, July 25. 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 from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that leads to flash flooding. SHELTERS The American Red Cross will open shelters on Sunday, July 26, at 2 p.m. at the Kīlauea and Kalāheo neighborhood centers and Kaua‘i Community College. Additional shelters will open on an as-needed basis, and updates will be announced. PARK CLOSURES All state and county beach parks and campsites are now closed. Campers leaving the beach parks or any individuals who are unable to shelter with family or friends are advised to seek an American Red Cross shelter as announced above. County lifeguards will close lifeguard towers at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26. However, lifeguards with the South, East, and North Roving Patrols will remain on duty until 4 p.m. Sunday. 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. DOFAW is advising people, for their own safety to avoid travel and other activities in State Forest Reserves, Game Management Areas, Natural Area Reserves, Wilderness Preserves, and on Na Ala Hele trails. 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. Therefore, residents should not leave out their trash carts on Sunday. Monday’s refuse collection has been postponed to Friday, July 31. Additionally, all refuse transfer stations, the Kekaha landfill, and the Kōloa HI-5 Redemption Center operated by Kaua‘i Community Recycling Services (KCRS) are now closed. 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. HOW TO PREPARE FOR A WEATHER EMERGENCY • Emergency Preparedness Kits – Emergency preparedness kits should contain at least a 14-day supply of food and water (to include non-perishable food and one gallon of water per person per day). Kits should also include a battery powered radio, flashlight, an extra supply of prescription medicines and other items specific to individual and family needs. It is also recommended that face coverings and hand sanitizer be included in your kits. Set aside an emergency supply of any needed medication and keep a copy of your prescriptions in case you run out of medication after a disaster. • Check Your Property – Walk your property, checking for small outdoor items that could be picked up by high winds, and check for potential flood threats. If time and conditions permit, clear your gutters and other drainage systems. • Make an Action Plan – Discuss with family members what you plan to do if a hurricane or tropical storm threatens. Make an action plan, which should include details such as whether your family will shelter in place or evacuate to a shelter. There are no plans to open shelters at this time; however, the county will work with the American Red Cross to open shelters on an as-needed basis and will announce a list of open shelters if or when they become available. • Visitor Information – Visitors are urged to confirm flight arrangements with their airlines prior to heading to the airport. Visitors should review the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s travel safety tips at http://www.travelsmarthawaii.com. A copy of their brochure can also be downloaded from the site. • 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/. • 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. o Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency – www.kauai.gov/kema o NOAA Central Pacific Hurricane Center – www.hurricanes.gov/cphc o National Weather Service – www.weather.gov/hfo, or automated weather line at 245-6001 o Blackboard Connect (The county’s free emergency notification service) – Sign up at www.kauai.gov/kema, or call the KEMA at 241-1800.

On 7/20/2020, the Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 12 new positive cases. One case is on Hawai‘i Island and 11 cases are on O‘ahu for a cumulative total of 1,393 cases statewide (reported since 2/28/2020). A total of 106,783 individuals have been tested in the state. For more tables, charts and visualizations visit the DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division:https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii Detailed information and data about COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i is available at: Latest Cases in Hawai'i | Current Situation in Hawai'i | COVID-19 Data Dashboard *** Office of the Governor: Reopening of Hawai‘i Public Schools Moves Forward Gov. Ige was joined at an afternoon news briefing by DOE Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Board of Education (BOE) Chairperson Catherine Payne, and State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park to confirm the reopening of schools on Tuesday, August 4. Teachers return on Wednesday, July 29. The governor cited the state’s decision to push back the restart of trans-Pacific travel to Sept. 1, as one motivation to continuing with DOE’s reopening date. “We do not want to open schools and welcome more visitors simultaneously. A phased approach will help ensure a safe return for students and minimize other factors that could lead to the spread of COVID-19,” Gov. Ige said. The governor said, just as we all have responsibility for protecting one another’s health and safety the community must share responsibility for the success of our schools. He outlined this commitment: We must all be committed to school success – every parent, every community member · Parents must keep their children home if they’re sick Employers must work with employees who have sick children or whose children are participating in distance learning. We’re doing new things. We know we will learn and plans may change. We still have to keep working to open our schools. The DOE has worked closely with the Dept. of Health to plan for the safe re-opening of classrooms (more on school safe practices and protocols below). The briefing also highlighted the importance of not only physical health, but mental health as well. “The importance of our student’s mental health cannot be lost in this conversation,” said BOE Chairperson Payne. She explained that DOE’s distance learning surveys made it clear that parents have had great concern about their children’s emotional well being during the extended school closures. For more information about DOE’s Return to Learn plan: http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/school-year-2020-21.aspx Governor to Participate in Facebook Live with HI-EMA Administrator Gov. David Ige will once again be participating in a Facebook live on Tuesday, this time joined by Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency Administrator Luke Meyers. The governor and his guest will discuss hurricane preparedness as we deal with this pandemic, starting at 2 p.m. They’ll also be answering questions that people can submit through the comment section. The Facebook live is part of a “community connection” feature the governor started to keep residents updated with the State’s efforts and response to COVID-19. To watch the live: https://www.facebook.com/GovernorDavidIge/ *** Keeping Students Safe in the Classroom The collaborative planning process used by DOH and DOE, follows both DOH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on ohana bubbles, masking, and distancing variations based on age. In order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, health experts have advised education leaders to use a symptom screening checklist for staff and students. That guidance is included in DOE’s Return to Learn Health and Safety Handbook: Feverish or unusually warm (has flushed cheeks) Coughing/sneezing Sore throat Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing Headache/stomach acne/nausea Muscle pain/unusual fatigue New loss of taste or smell “The Department of Health has been working closely with the DOE on ensuring the safe reopening of schools,” said Health Director Bruce Anderson. “We will continue to work with the DOE in assisting them to ensure their staff are fully informed, response plans are in place, and safe practices and reporting protocols are ready prior to the opening of schools.” State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park said, “The planning process has followed CDC recommendations and DOH guidance on ohana bubbles, masking, and distancing variations by age. These measures will not completely eliminate possible cases, but they will reduce the risk to students and control the spread of illness in schools.” Department of the Attorney General: Canadian Woman Arrested for Quarantine Violation This morning Special Agents from the AG’s Investigative Division arrested 46-year-old Ming Zhu Mou of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The manager of the residence she’d been in, since arriving to Honolulu on July 12, reported that Mou was told she needed to be in 14-day quarantine. The manager said she warned Mou repeatedly and took photos of her leaving her room. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority informed the special agents and they arrested Mou today. She was booked and is currently in jail under a $2,000 bond. The Canadian Consulate in Los Angeles was notified of her arrest. This is the 23rd quarantine violation arrest made by AG’s Special Agents on O‘ahu. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Joint Information Center: COVID Chronicles – Two Travelers Detail Quarantine Experiences The day after Gov. David Ige extended the mandatory 14-day travel quarantine until Sept. 1, 2020, two people who recently completed their quarantines described their experiences in detail. Both Cari Pang Chen and Kevin Barnard are from California, and while it is not required yet, both of them and Barnard’s brother got COVID-19 tests before flying from the mainland to Hawai‘i. Pang Chen spent quarantine in a hotel with her 12-year-old middle-schooler. The family elected to have Cari’s husband and son stay home, to better accommodate their own work and school schedules. She said that was a difficult decision, but they’d hoped to have the entire family together in Hawai‘i after August 1st. That plan was scuttled by the delayed introduction of the pre-travel testing program until Sept. 1st. Both Pang Chen and Barnard have strong words for those who have violated the State’s quarantine rules or are contemplating doing so. Pang Chen commented, “It’s disappointing to see the people who are not following quarantine and end up getting arrested. Typically, these folks have generally been obvious in their efforts. The system greatly relies on honesty and appreciation for quarantine’s importance in keeping everyone safe and healthy.” Barnard said, “They’re not helping the situation. Particularly on the Big Island, the rules are really important to ensure we’re minimizing coronavirus cases because the hospital bandwidth on the island is not big enough to handle cases…that’s when it really gets dangerous.” Barnard also encourages young people, in his age group, to listen to the science and to medical experts. He added, “I feel like people my age, generally, just want to enjoy themselves and selectively ignore things that allow them to enjoy themselves. But even if you don’t see it firsthand, even if you don’t know someone who has coronavirus, it’s very real and very dangerous. So, it’s important to do preventative measures.” Read the entire news release here: https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/latest-news/hawaii-covid-19-joint-information-center-news-release-quarantine-chronicles-july-18-2020/ Hawai‘i Tourism Authority: 2,209 Passengers Arrive on Sunday Yesterday, a total of 2,209 people arrived in Hawai‘i including 472 visitors and 826 returning residents. There was a total of 26 arriving flights. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday but does not show interisland travel. Hawai‘i State Judiciary: National Guard Assisting with Temperature Checks at State Courthouses If you see a Humvee parked outside one of the state courthouses, don’t be alarmed. It just means that the Hawai‘i National Guard is onsite supporting the Judiciary’s efforts to enhance courthouse safety by doing contactless temperature checks and basic health screenings for anyone entering the courthouse. Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald said, “We are extremely grateful to Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara, who is Incident Commander of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the Hawai‘i Army National Guard for responding to our request for assistance. This added capability augments our existing protective measures such as required face coverings, social distancing, and frequent cleaning.” Uniformed, unarmed members of the Air Guard and Army Guard will be stationed outside courthouse entries. Anyone who has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher or isn’t able to pass the health screening questions, will not be permitted to enter. Court users who are denied entry will be asked to call the designated offices to discuss their options. Given these added precautionary measures, please plan to arrive extra early to give yourself enough time to go through the screening process. Chief Justice Recktenwald also added, “We’ll be resuming jury trials in September, so being able to add temperature checks to our safety precaution capabilities should promote greater confidence in our ability to keep people safe as services expand.” To view a full list of which courthouses will be affected: https://www.courts.state.hi.us/news_and_reports/2020/07/national-guard-assisting-with-temperature-checks-at-state-courthouses

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 Sunday, July 26 has been cancelled. Scheduled work during the week is weather dependent and may be impacted by emergency response. — KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTE 56) — 1) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK) Traffic on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) near mile marker 10 is shifted to the temporary Kapaa Stream Bridge 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. For safety during the shift to the temporary bridge, right turns off Kuhio Highway onto Mailihuna Road are not permitted. Access to Kapahi is recommended via the Kawaihau Road or Hauala Road detours. 2) ANAHOLA (NIGHT WORK) Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions between mile markers 15.5 and 16.7, Papaa Road and Koolau Road, on Monday evening, July 27, through Friday morning, July 31, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for road striping work. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane. — WAIALO ROAD (ROUTE 541) — 1) ELEELE Right lane closure on Waialo Road (Route 541) in both directions between Eleele Road and Aka Ula Street, on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for waterline work. Alternating traffic is routed through the open lane.

PLEASE NOTE:Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. Due to Tropical Cyclone Douglas, scheduled roadwork for Sunday, July 26 has been cancelled. Scheduled work is weather dependent and may be impacted by emergency response. --- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Two center lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Ward Avenue overpass and the Punahou Street overpass on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 10 p.m. through 4 a.m., for signage work. 2) HONOLULU Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Punahou Street overpass and the McCully Street overpass on Monday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for electrical work. 3) HONOLULU Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between University Avenue and Wilder Avenue on Thursday, July 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 4) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvements. The speed limit in this area is reduced to 40 mph during closure hours. 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday night, July 26, through Friday morning, July 31, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 6) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Joint Base PBHH offramp (Exit 15B) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 7) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the Kalaeloa Boulevard overpass on Sunday night, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting and signage work. 8) KAPOLEI Roving lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of Kalaeloa Boulevard on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for street sweeping. 9) KAPOLEI Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Kalaeloa Boulevard on Thursday, July 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility installations. 10) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport/Pearl Harbor/Joint Base PHH offramp (Exit 18A) on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., for road repairs. 11) KUNIA Right lane closure on the eastbound H-1 Freeway in the vicinity of the Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp (Exit 5) on Monday night, July 27, through Friday morning, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 12) PEARL CITY Right lane and shoulder closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between Kamehameha Highway and Kaahumanu Street, on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for drilling work. 13) PEARL CITY Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Pearl City Interchange on Monday, July 27, through Wednesday, July 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for landscaping work. 14) PEARL HARBOR (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of the Nimitz Highway/Hickam AFB offramp (Exit 15) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 15) PEARL HARBOR Intermittent single lane closure on the Nimitz Highway/Hickam AFB offramp (Exit 15) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 16) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of the Waikele/Waipahu offramp (Exit 7) from the westbound H-1 Freeway on Sunday night, July 26 through Friday morning, July 31 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for permanent road striping. Motorists will be detoured to the northbound Kunia offramp (Exit 5B). 17) WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK) Full closure of the northbound Paiwa Street onramp to the eastbound H-1 Freeway will be closed on Wednesday night, July 29, through Friday morning, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for permanent striping work. Motorists will be detoured. 18) WAIPAHU Shoulder closure of the northbound H-2 Freeway/Mililani/Wahiawa offramp (Exit 8B) from the eastbound H-1 Freeway on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvement work. --- H-2 FREEWAY --- 1) MILILANI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in both directions between Ka Uka Boulevard and the H-1 Freeway on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. 2) MILILANI Roving lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of Ka Uka Boulevard on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for lighting work. 3) MILILANI Right lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Ka Uka Boulevard on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvements. 4) MILILANI Right lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Meheula Parkway on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvements. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) HALAWA TO MOANALUA Roving lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions between the Halawa Interchange and Middle Street on Thursday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for street sweeping. 2) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) lane closures on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the eastbound direction between Middle Street and the Funston Road overpass on Sunday night, July 26, through Monday morning, July 27, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. 3) MOANALUA Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions between the Funston Road overpass and Middle Street overpass on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for lighting improvements. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) HALAWA TO KANEOHE Roving closure on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between Kahuapaani Street and the Kamehameha Highway underpass on Friday, July 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for street sweeping. 2) KANEOHE (WEEKEND WORK) Two right lane closures on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between Kaneohe Bay Drive and Mokapu Saddle Road on Sunday, July 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for fence repairs. 3) KANEOHE Right lane closures on the H-3 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Harano Tunnels on Monday, July 27, through Tuesday, July 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for bridge maintenance. 4) KANEOHE Two right lane closures on the H-3 Freeway in the eastbound direction between Kamehameha Highway and Mokapu Saddle Road on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for storm drain cleaning. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/930) --- 1) EWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of the Farrington Highway onramp to Fort Weaver Road in the southbound direction on Sunday night, July 26 through Tuesday morning, July 28, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for resurfacing work. 2) HONOKAI HALE Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in the eastbound direction between Laaloa Street and Kalaeloa Boulevard on Tuesday, July 28, through Thursday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for utility installations. 3) NANAKULI Roving lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in both directions in the vicinity of Pohakunui Avenue on Wednesday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for sign installations. 4) WAIALUA Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in both directions between Hoomana Place and Laau Paina Place on Wednesday, July 29, through Thursday, July 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for bridge maintenance. 5) WAIANAE Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in the eastbound direction between Maiuu Road and Makaha Valley Road on Tuesday, July 28, through Wednesday, July 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for utility installations. 6) WAIANAE Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Maipalaoa Road and St. John’s Road on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., for the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement project. The eastbound shoulder lane will be closed over a 24-hour period. Two travel lanes will be open in the westbound direction and one lane in the eastbound direction at 3 p.m. daily. If work is finished earlier, crews will open the lanes sooner. 7) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in both directions between Kunia Road and the H-1 Freeway on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. 8) WAIPAHU TO PEARL CITY (HART JURISDICTION) Farrington Highway (Route 7101) between Kahi Mohala and Waipahu High School is City Maintained State Highway. Lanes will be closed as needed on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in both directions between Kunia Road and the H-1 Freeway Overpass (near Leeward Community College), on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 83) --- 1) KANEOHE Roving closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Likelike Highway on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for litter and graffiti removal. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) HAWAII KAI Alternating lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Moomuku Place and Hawaii Loa Street on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer repairs. 2) KAILUA Roving closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions in the vicinity of Kealahou Street on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for signage work. 3) KAILUA Roving lane closure of Kalanianaole Highway in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Kailua Road on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 4) WAIMANALO Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway in both directions between Kailua Road and Makapuu Lighthouse Road on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 80/83/99) --- 1) HAUULA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Puhuli Street on Wednesday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for bridge inspections. Traffic may be contraflowed. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures and traffic modifications on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Middle Street and Dillingham Boulevard on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the eastbound direction between Center Drive and Nimitz Highway on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) KAAAWA Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Waiahole Homestead Road on Thursday, July 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for tree trimming. Traffic will be contraflowed. 5) KAHALUU Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Pulama Road on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for storm drain cleaning. Traffic will be contraflowed. 6) KAHALUU Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Johnson Road on Thursday, July 30, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming. Traffic will be contraflowed. 7) KAHUKU Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Marconi Road on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road improvements. Traffic will be contraflowed. 8) KANEOHE Left lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the westbound direction between Kahekii Highway and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 9) MILILANI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions in the vicinity of Ka Uka Boulevard on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. 10) NORTH SHORE Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Pohaku Loa Way and Kawailoa Drive on Thursday, July 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for tree trimming work. 11) PEARL CITY Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Waihona Street on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 12) WAIMEA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Waipahu Street on Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for litter removal. 13) WAIPAHU Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Waimea Valley Road on Wednesday, July 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. --- LIKELIKE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Roving lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for tree trimming. 2) KALIHI Right lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in the eastbound direction between the Wilson Tunnel and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waste removal. --- NIMITZ HIGHWAY (ROUTE 92) --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Single lane closure and right turn pocket on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the westbound direction between Sand Island Access Road and Lagoon Drive on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Single lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions in the vicinity of Valkenburgh Street on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Single through lane will be closed in the westbound direction. Eastbound lanes will be closed with a detour through Main Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Richards Street and Awa Street is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closures on Nimitz Highway in both directions between River Street and Richards Street over a 24-hour period, seven days a week . See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway in the eastbound direction between Elliott Street and Aolele Street on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 5) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway in the eastbound direction between Elliott Street and Aolele Street on Monday night, July 27, through Friday morning, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for the Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 6) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Left lane closures lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Kalihi Street and Alakawa Street on Sunday night, July 26, through Friday morning, July 31, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., for sewer utility work. Two left lanes closed in the eastbound direction and one left lane closed in the eastbound direction. 7) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92)/O’Malley Boulevard in the eastbound direction to the H-1 on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 8) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on Nimitz Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Pacific Street and on Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole patching. 9) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on Nimitz Highway in both directions between Iwilei Road and Pacific Street on Tuesday, July 28, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., for street sweeping. 10) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Awa Street and Halekauwila Street is a City Maintained State Highway Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakea Street and Awa Street. Two lanes in the eastbound direction will be closed on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. Lane may be closed in the westbound direction on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Two lanes may be closed in the westbound direction on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Lane may be closed in the eastbound direction on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Two lanes may be closed in the eastbound direction on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. The Nimitz Highway westbound offramp to Iwilei Road may be closed on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- PALI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 61) --- 1) NUUANU Roving lane closures on Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction in the vicinity of Pulelehua Street Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 2) NUUANU Roving lane closure on Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction in the vicinity of Pulelehua Street Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 3) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Auloa Road and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, for construction activities. Lanes will be closed in the Honolulu-bound direction from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lanes will be closed in the Kailua-bound direction from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 4) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Wylie Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, for electrical and median work. Honolulu-bound lane closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kaneohe-bound lane closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please view the project website at http://palihighway.org. 5) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Kaneohe-bound direction in the vicinity of Dowsett Avenue Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 6) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction in the vicinity of Puiwa Road on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer work For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org --- ALA MOANA BOULEVARD --- 1) HONOLULU Center lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the westbound direction between Punchbowl Street and South Street on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for manhole repair work. 2) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction between Piikoi Street and Ala Mona Park Drive on Thursday, July 30, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for storm drain repairs. 3) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in both directions between Ward Avenue and Kalakaua Avenue on Wednesday, July 29, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., for street sweeping. --- LAGOON DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Lane closure on Lagoon Drive in the northbound direction between Aolele Street and Waiwai Loop on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for The Rail work. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure and lane shifts on Lagoon Drive in both directions between Aolele Street and Nimitz Highway on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail work. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- KUALAKAI PARKWAY --- 1) EWA (HART JURISDICTION) Kualakai Parkway between Farrington Highway and Keahumoa Parkway is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions between Keahumoa Parkway and Farrington Highway on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) EWA Roving lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Keahumoa Parkway on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road repairs. --- FORT WEAVER ROAD (ROUTE 76) --- 1) EWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of the southbound Fort Weaver Road Waipahu offramp (Exit 5) on Sunday night, July 26, through Tuesday morning, July 28, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for resurfacing work. 2) EWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Fort Weaver Road in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Farrington Highway on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for pavement marking installations. 3) EWA Roving lane closure on Fort Weaver Road in both directions between Popoi Place and Kilaha Street on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pavement marking installations. 4) EWA Lane shifts on Fort Weaver Road in the northbound direction between Laulaunui Street and the H-1 Freeway on Monday, July 27, through Tuesday, July 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for loop detector work. --- KAILUA ROAD --- 1) KAILUA Roving closure on Kailua Road in both directions between Ulumanu Drive and Kalanianaole Highway on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for litter removal. --- SAND ISLAND ACCESS ROAD --- 1) HONOLULU Left lane closure on Sand Island Access Road in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Road No. 2 on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Sand Island Access Road in the southbound direction between Auiki Street and Puuhale Road on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for utility work. Traffic may be contraflowed. --- AOLELE STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport toll booths on Sunday night, July 26, through Friday morning, July 31, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Aolele Street in both directions in the vicinity of the lei stand/car rental loop on Sunday night, July 26, through Friday morning, July 31, from, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, July 26, through Friday morning, July 31, from, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Traffic will be detoured. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KALIHI STREET (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Right lane closure on Kalihi Street in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Noth King Street on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for sidewalk repairs. 2) KALIHI Single lane closure on Kalihi Street in both directions in the vicinity of Dillingham Boulevard on Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Middle Street in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Kamehameha Highway on Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 — UALENA STREET — 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Ualena Street nightly Sunday, July 26, through Friday, July 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail. Motorists and pedestrians will be detoured and on street parking will not be allowed. Intermittent stoppages will take place Sunday night, July 26, through Friday morning, July 31, from, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- VALKENBURGH STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Valkenburgh Street in both directions in the vicinity of the Nimitz Highway intersection on Sunday, July 26, and Friday, July 31, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299

The County of Maui reminds the public of potential dangers that could arise after Hurricane Douglas makes landfall in Hawaii. Hurricanes can cause dangerous and destructive high winds, flooding, heavy rain and storm surges. Carbon monoxide poisoning and driving through floodwaters cause injury and death after storms. Follow these tips to keep yourself and your family safe during and immediately after Hurricane Douglas: Stay out of flood waters Follow local flood watches, warnings and instructions. Avoid driving through flooded areas, especially when the water is fast moving. As little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Turn around, don’t drown. Stay safe during a power outage Avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning after a disaster. Only use a portable generator outdoors in a dry area at least 20 feet away from doors, windows and vents. When using a generator, use a battery-powered or battery backup CO detector in your home. In hot weather, stay cool and drink plenty of fluids to prevent heat-related illness. Avoid downed power lines. NEVER touch a fallen power line. Call Hawaiian Electric to report fallen power lines. For Maui, call (808) 871-7777 For Molokai and Lanai, call toll free 1-877-871-8461 Do not walk or drive through standing water if downed power lines are in the water. Keep food and water safe Food: Unsafe food can make you sick even if it looks, smells, and tastes normal. When in doubt, throw it out. Throw away the following foods: Food that has an unusual odor, color, or texture. When in doubt, throw it out. Perishable foods (including meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers) in your refrigerator when the power has been off for 4 hours or more. Food not in packages or cans. Canned foods or food containers that are bulging, opened, or damaged. Throw away the food if the container spurts liquid or foam when you open it or the food inside is discolored, is moldy, or smells bad. Packaged food: Throw away food containers with screw-caps, snap-lids, crimped caps, twist caps, flip tops, and snap-open, and home-canned foods because they cannot be disinfected. Throw away food in cardboard containers, including juice/milk/baby formula boxes. Water: After an emergency, especially after flooding, drinking water may not be available or safe to drink. Safe water for drinking, cooking, any personal hygiene includes bottled, boiled, or treated water. Do not use water you suspect or have been told is contaminated to wash dishes, brush your teeth, wash and prepare food, wash your hands, make ice, or make baby formula. For more information and updates on Hurricane Douglas in Maui County, visit www.MauiCounty.gov.

Mayor Victorino urges residents to shelter in place starting tonight and through Sunday due to Hurricane Douglas Mayor Michael Victorino urges Maui County residents to shelter in place starting tonight and through Sunday due to Hurricane Douglas. County officials will assess damages and any additional safety concerns after the hurricane passes on Monday. “Hurricane Douglas expects to pass dangerously close and possibly over Maui County,” Mayor Victorino said. “We have a triple threat of hazards, including damaging winds, flash flooding and dangerously high surf, especially along east facing shores. All residents should shelter in place and stay in their homes until the hurricane has passed.” Maui Emergency Management Agency continues to work with County departments and agency partners in the Emergency Operations Center. “We continue to ask the public to stay indoors, stay informed and prepare for impacts from Hurricane Douglas,” MEMA Administrator Herman Andaya said. Hurricane conditions are possible on Maui County late tonight and Sunday. Tropical storm conditions are also expected late tonight or Sunday. Tropical storm winds are 60% probable for Kahului and Hana, and 45% probable for Lanai City. Large swells from Douglas will produce hazardous and destructive surf along exposed coasts with storm surge 2 – 4 feet above normal tide near the center of the storm. Rainfall of 5 – 10 inches is expected, with high amounts over elevated terrain. Life threatening flash flooding and landslides are possible. A flash flood watch is in effect for all islands Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. For more information and updates on Hurricane Douglas in Maui County, visit www.MauiCounty.gov.

A Hurricane has been issued for Kaua‘i County as of 11 p.m., July 25, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. County of Kaua‘i officials are urging all residents and visitors to remain vigilant and informed. According to the National Weather Service, hurricane conditions are expected Sunday night. A flash flood watch also remains in effect from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. Preparedness Tips Officials recommend that residents and visitors take the following actions when preparing for a weather emergency: · Emergency Preparedness Kits – Emergency preparedness kits should contain at least a 14-day supply of food and water (to include non-perishable food and one gallon of water per person per day). Kits should also include a battery powered radio, flashlight, an extra supply of prescription medicines and other items specific to individual and family needs. It is also recommended that face coverings and hand sanitizer be included in your kits. Set aside an emergency supply of any needed medication and keep a copy of your prescriptions in case you run out of medication after a disaster. · Check Your Property – Walk your property, checking for small outdoor items that could be picked up by high winds, and check for potential flood threats. If time and conditions permit, clear your gutters and other drainage systems. · Make an Action Plan – Discuss with family members what you plan to do if a hurricane or tropical storm threatens. Make an action plan, which should include details such as whether your family will shelter in place or evacuate to a shelter. There are no plans to open shelters at this time; however, the county will work with the American Red Cross to open shelters on an as-needed basis and will announce a list of open shelters if or when they become available. · County Services / Facilities – Based on the current forecast, the county will close all county beach parks and campgrounds on Sunday, July 26. For campers leaving the beach parks or any individuals who are unable to shelter with family or friends, the American Red Cross is prepared to open shelters on Sunday afternoon at the Kīlauea and Kalāheo neighborhood centers and Kaua‘i Community College, if conditions warrant. Additional shelters will open if capacity is exceeded. The Kōloa HI5 Redemption Center operated by KCRS will be closed Sunday, July 26, due to concern over Hurricane Douglas impacts. - State Facilities – State Parks on Kaua‘i will be closed on Sunday, subject to change based upon the storm and/or storm damage. · Visitor Information – Visitors are urged to confirm flight arrangements with their airlines prior to heading to the airport. Visitors should review the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s travel safety tips at http://www.travelsmarthawaii.com. A copy of their brochure can also be downloaded from the site. · Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative – KIUC members should prepare for potential storm impacts and possible power outages. Please see more information at the end of this news release, or visit http://website.kiuc.coop/. · 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 or see more information at the end of this news release. · 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. o Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency – www.kauai.gov/kema o NOAA Central Pacific Hurricane Center – www.hurricanes.gov/cphc o National Weather Service – www.weather.gov/hfo, or automated weather line at 245-6001 o Blackboard Connect (The county’s free emergency notification service) – Sign up at www.kauai.gov/kema, or call the KEMA at 241-1800 Additional Preparedness Tips from KIUC and DOW Preparedness tips from Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC): · Protect your appliances and sensitive equipment from power outages and surges that may occur because of bad weather by using surge protectors. · During a storm turn off and unplug all unnecessary appliances or equipment. · Keep a portable battery-powered radio and flashlights on hand with extra batteries. · In case of loss of power, when the power comes back on and is steady, gradually plug in your appliances. · In the event of high winds, objects can come into contact with overhead lines and electrical equipment causing power interruptions. Sometimes during high winds power lines are knocked down. If you see any lines from utility poles on the ground, assume that they are dangerous and call 911. Preparedness tips from Kaua‘i Department of Water (DOW): · Stay tuned to news reports. · Turn off or disconnect any devices or fixtures that regularly draw water, such as automatic ice makers, irrigation systems, etc. · Store enough water for you and your family: o Use clean containers, preferably those designed for water storage. Refrain from reusing food storage containers that may have contained food with strong odors (such as mayonnaise or pickles) or containers that previously stored non-food items as the water will pick up the odor during storage. Store water containers in a cool, dry place. o Disinfect containers. Wash containers thoroughly, then rinse it in a mild bleach solution (one capful of liquid bleach to one gallon of water), then rinse thoroughly. o Fill container with water from the tap. Fill the container to the top, keeping minimal amount of air between the water and the cap. Store it in cool, dark place.

As Hurricane Douglas approaches the state there is a strong possibility of coastal inundation and storm surge particularly along the east facing shores. This is just one of the reasons it’s so important to be prepared. This map, produced with guidance from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, is a worst case composite for a storm with similar intensity, forward speed, and trajectory as Hurricane Douglas, incorporating uncertainties in the track, intensity, and size forecast. Link here : http://bit.ly/shelterinplaceorevacuate While this is not exact, it paints a picture of what we can expect. This map depicts the potential flooding that could be produced from storm surge during a tropical cyclone similar to Hurricane Douglas. Storm surge is water from the ocean that is pushed onshore by the force of the winds and should not be confused with surf. This map does NOT depict inundation from surf and it does NOT depict flooding caused by rain. Those along the windward coast of Oahu should pay particular attention to the possibility of the combined effects of storm surge, high surf, and flooding from rain. This map should only be used as a general guideline for understanding where storm surge flooding could occur given the current forecast situation. Flooding from storm surge depends on many factors, such as the track, intensity, size, and forward speed of the tropical cyclone and the characteristics of the coastline where it comes ashore or passes nearby. These factors are difficult to predict far in advance of a tropical cyclone affecting a particular area. It includes many assumptions and has limitations, and it cannot tell you what amount of flooding will definitely occur at any given location. The actual areas that could become flooded may differ from the areas shown on this map. This map accounts for tides, but not waves and not flooding caused by rainfall.

Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) updates on preparation for Hurricane Douglas as of 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25. Airports Travelers are reminded that airports are not hurricane shelters. Do not come to the airport without confirmed airline flight information. Contact your specific air carrier for information on flights or travel waivers. Some airlines have already cancelled flights based on anticipated conditions. Harbors HDOT Harbors Division coordinates with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) regarding port readiness for heavy weather events and is prepared to conduct post landfall harbor facility inspections. Boaters and other harbor users are advised to sign up for updates from the U.S. Coast Guard 14th District Hawaii and the Pacific https://www.news.uscg.mil/News-by-Region/14th-District-Hawaii-and-the-Pacific/ Highways HDOT Highways Division has completed the majority of preparation activities statewide and continues to coordinate with local, state, and federal partners to determine appropriate prestaging by island. Based on the current forecast, Maui District has increased resources at Keanae for possible east Maui response. Oahu District has prestaged at hardened baseyards and may use H-3 tunnels for staging if needed. Oahu crews are also assessing Kamehameha Highway in the Hauula and Kaaawa area to determine actions that can be taken in advance of high surf. As residents continue their preparations, HDOT reminds them not to throw branches and debris into streams. On Oahu, crews removed debris from Kalihi Stream that could have caused overtopping of Nimitz Highway. Any debris thrown into stream beds could contribute to flooding during the storm. Roadwork previously scheduled on Hawaii Island and Maui for Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 has been cancelled. Roadwork scheduled for Oahu and Kauai for Sunday, July 26 has been cancelled. Contraflow operations such as the Highway 130 Contraflow in Puna and the Zipper Lane on Oahu have been cancelled for Monday, July 27 as HDOT anticipates deploying crews for recovery activities. Residents and visitors are encouraged to stay informed through updates from the National Weather Service and media outlets. HDOT updates will continue to be uploaded at http://hidot.hawaii.gov/weather-traffic/ and social media accounts https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDepartmentOfTransportation/ and https://twitter.com/DOTHawaii