STORM UPDATE

The winter storm impacted Maui County overnight and into early today, bringing heavy rains, high winds, flooding and thunder, along with causing significant damage. There are no reports of injuries, missing people or fatalities.

COUNTY RESPONSE

The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is working with local and state partners to assess damage from the storm. Residents who have been impacted by the storm can submit damage reports to MEMA online through the following link: https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/mauiHI/request.html. Mayor Richard Bissen signed an emergency proclamation early Thursday ahead of the storm, which gives the County the legal authority to mobilize resources, activate emergency plans and streamline processes to respond quickly and effectively.

SHELTERS

American Red Cross emergency shelters in Kīhei, Lahaina, Pukalani and Hāna were closed at 11 a.m. Friday after careful consideration of the storm’s progression and the reduced need for sheltering, according to MEMA.

WATER

There are several reports of water main breaks due to the storm, according to County of Maui Department of Water Supply. Heavy rains caused a main line break in Hāpapa Gulch in Kula. Areas affected include Ihe Place to Kanaio Road, Lower Kula Road, ‘Io’io Place and Upper Naʻalae Road (includes all sides of the road). Water is estimated to be out until midnight tonight. Two potable water buffalos are staged at the base of Copp Road and Kula Highway. A water main break on South Kīhei Road was repaired by midday. Updates will be provided as more information is available.

STORM-RELATED FACILITY CLOSURES

At 11 a.m. today, Lānaʻi Landfill was closed after heavy rains and flooding affected already-saturated conditions. A decision will be made Saturday morning on whether the landfill can be safely opened. For information, call (808) 565-7197. All Maui County pools, sports playing fields, tennis and basketball courts and stadiums, including the Waiehu Golf Course, remain closed due to storm-related impacts, according to the Department of Parks and Recreation. Impacted parks include Kanahā Beach Park – Kaʻa Point and street gate, Keyhole Beach and Kite Beach; Waiheʻe Beach Park; Leisure Estates Park; Kehalani Mauka Park; Baldwin Beach Park; Keōkea Park Complex; Kula Community Center Complex; Rice Park; Kenolio Dog Park; Ka Lae Pohaku Beach Park; Kalepolepo Beach Park; Lei Park; Kalama Park; Kamaʻole Beach Park I; Kamaʻole Beach Park II; Kamaʻole Beach Park III; War Memorial Sports Complex; Keōpūolani Park – Hui Aloha Playground; Keōpūolani Skate Park; Kepaniwai Park; Papālaua Wayside Park, Ukumehame Beach Park; Hanakaōʻō Park; Wahikuli Wayside Park; Lahaina Recreation Center; Ainakea Park; and Launiupoko Beach Park. Parks and facilities will reopen as flooding and damage assessments are made and debris has been removed. Kamaʻole Beach Park II will remain closed due to an irrigation line break and will reopen once repairs are completed. County of Maui Recycling Centers in Makawao, Kīhei, and Haʻikū are closed until further notice due to weather, according to Department of Environmental Management. All County of Maui offices are closed and expected to reopen Monday.

STORM-RELATED ROADWAY CLOSURES

South Kīhei Road is closed from North Kīhei Road to Keonekai Road while crews work to clear mud and debris and assess damage that has made the road impassable in places. According to the County Department of Public Works, the work is expected to continue through the weekend and into next week.

Piʻilani Highway is closed between Mile Markers 27 and 31 in Kaupō due to flooding, with crews prepared to re-establish access after streams subside.

POWER OUTAGES

Hawaiian Electric is working on restoring power throughout Maui County. View the Hawaiian Electric Maui County Outage Map for information on the latest outages at www.hawaiianelectric.com.

INFORMATION

The public is encouraged to stay informed through credible sources such as the National Weather Service, the H

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