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⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)

Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued April 9 at 11:02PM HST until April 10 at 1:45AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
At 1102 PM HST, rain rates have slightly declined over the past hour with rates around 0.5 to 1 inch per hour. Streams across Kauai remain elevated with Kuhio Highway near Hanalei River Bridge closed.
Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued April 9 at 3:06PM HST until April 10 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

🛡 Action: Move to higher ground immediately. Never walk/drive through flood water. Turn Around Don't Drown.

Weather Now

32°F / 0°C - Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind: 5 to 13 mph ESE
Air Quality: 25 (Good)

Forecast

Friday: 82°F - Frequent Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday Night: 67°F - Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Saturday: 83°F - Isolated Rain Showers
Source: NWS

Rural Emergency Tips

Know your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPS
Weak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground.
Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned
Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets
Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms
Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows
No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid
No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex
Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum)

Resources

Roads: HI 511
Emergency: HI EMA
Health: HI Health
Power: poweroutage.us
Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767
211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211
FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check)
Weather: NWS Radar

🎒 Emergency Kit

- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)
- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov