HANALEI, HI: 11/25/2020 - Volunteers with the American Red Cross have opened a shelter at Hanalei Elementary School in response to flash flooding on the north shore of Kauai. The Kauai Emergency Agency notified the Red Cross of quickly rising water levels at the Hanalei River. The roadway to the bridge became unpassable, prompting the opening of the shelter. A Flash Flood Warning was issued at 9:00am for the area. Red Cross caseworkers will work with those affected to provide referrals, guidance or additional resources as needed to help with the recovery process.

The Red Cross encourages all families to make a disaster plan to include a disaster supplies kit that is readily available to aid in a quick evacuation, a communications plan to help families reconnect after disaster, and an evacuation plan with two different routes of escape. Information on developing a kits and plans is available to the public at redcross.org/hawaii, or a brochure can be requested by calling 734-2101.

The Red Cross is a non-profit humanitarian organization which provides assistance to meet the immediate emergency needs of those affected by disasters. All Red Cross assistance to disaster victims is free. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it depends on public contributions to help others. Your gift supports the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross in your community, across the country and around the world. To send a contribution, mail your check to:

American Red Cross of Hawaii
4155 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816

Make a secure online donation at redcross.org/hawaii

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