Finally visited Haena and Hanalei this past weekend. Heartened by the outpouring of community support and aloha. Thanks to all the volunteers, first responders, farmers, business owners, and families who are helping to clean up and assist with the recovery.
CURRENT UPDATES:
· The State Department of Transportation expects to open a one-lane route on Kuhio Highway from Wainiha to Haena by MAY 7TH, weather permitting.
· Residents have power and clean drinking water.
· Each household in Wainiha and Haena will have access to 5 gallons of fuel per week.
· FEMA is doing door to door assessments of the damage.
· The Princeville Public Library is offering free Wi-Fi service to Kaua'i community.
· A medical clinic is operating at Hanalei Colony resort.
· Hanalei town is open, but there is no access to Black Pot beach and areas beyond Waipa.
