Kauai Emergency Management Agency

MISSION STATEMENT

To protect lives and property in the County of Kauaʻi by coordinating and integrating efforts among all levels of government and the private sector to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters, acts of terrorism and other threats and hazards.

VISION

The Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency strives to actively promote and enhance whole-community preparedness, resilience and safety in the face of numerous threats, hazards and disasters that can potentially affect our island communities.

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HURRICANE LOWELL CLEANUP
HOTLINE
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If you need help cleaning up damage from the Hurricane Lowell, call 211 to ask for help. We will connect you with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able to assist with:

pine tree icon Trees
trash can icon Debris
boot icon Muck Out

 

All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. This hotline will remain open through Friday, September 25, 2026.

Crisis Cleanup Hotline QR code
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PLEASE NOTE: this hotline CANNOT assist with social services such as food, clothing, shelter, insurance, or questions about FEMA registration. Volunteers work free of charge and provide the tools and equipment necessary to complete the work.

Hurricane Lowell

 

Stay Informed! Hurricane Lowell

Quick Reference Phone Numbers: 

911 for life-threatening emergencies only.

KPD NON-Emergency Line: 808-241-1711

Road conditions: 808-241-1725

Department of Water: 808-245-5400

Kaua'i Ocean Safety: 808-241-4984

 

Kauai County's Official Recovery Page

Hurricane Lowell Recovery

 

Second Supplemental Emergency Proclamation relating to Hurricane Lowell 9.18.2026

Second Supplemental Emergency Proclamation Relating to Hurricane Lowell(PDF, 1MB)

Supplemental Emergency Proclamation Relating to Hurricane Lowell 9.9.2026

Supplemental-Emergency-Proclamation-Relating-to-Hurricane-Lowell.pdf(PDF, 50KB)

Report Damages you observe!

Report

Refuge areas Remain Open.

The County, in partnership with the American Red Cross, keeps the refuge areas open as responders launch recovery from Hurricane Lowell: 

  • Kīlauea Neighborhood Center located at 2460 Keneke Street in Kīlauea;

Emergency Refuge Areas

Informational: How KIUC Restores Power

How KIUC Restores Power

Food Distribution

Food Distribution Sites: September 21, 2026 - September 27, 2026

MON 9/21

5 PM - 6 PM: Hanapepe Salvation Army (Prepared Meal Distribution)

TUE 9/22

11 PM - 12 PM: Lihue Salvation Army (Prepared Meal Distribution)

12 PM - 2 PM: Waipa Foundation (Emergency Mobile Pantry) *Recommended to bring your own reusable bags or totes, as this will be a walk-up distribution.

3 PM - 5 PM ʻAina Hoʻokupu O Kīlauea (Emergency Distribution)

WED 9/23

9 AM - 11 AM, 1 PM - 4 PM: Nana’s House, Waimea

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Church of the Pacific at Anahola Beach Park

11 AM - 12 PM: Lihue Salvation Army (Prepared Meal Distribution)

11 AM - 12 PM: Hanapepe Salvation Army (Prepared Meal Distribution)

12 PM - 3 PM: Hale Ho‘omalu, Kapaa

1 PM - 2:30 PM: Church of the Pacific, Princeville

4 PM - 6 PM: St. Raphael Church, Koloa (Emergency Distribution)

THU 9/24

10 AM - 12 PM: Westside Christian Church, Kekaha (Emergency Pantry Distribution)

11 AM - 12 PM: Lihue Salvation Army (Prepared Meal Distribution)

12 PM - 2 PM: Kai Olino, 'Ele'ele (Emergency Mobile Pantry)

2:15 PM - 4:15 PM: Lima Ola, 'Ele'ele (Emergency Mobile Pantry)

3:30 PM - 5 PM: St. William Church, Hanalei

4 PM - 6 PM: Aloha Church, Lihue

FRI 9/25

11 AM - 12 PM: Hanapepe Salvation Army (Prepared Meal Distribution)

2 PM - 5 PM: Ho‘omana Thrift Store, Kapa‘a

3 PM - 5 PM: Hāle Līhuʻe (Emergency Food Distribution) *Important Directions: Turn into the parking lot from the Convention Hall, then exit toward Rice Street.

SAT 9/26

10:30 AM - 12 PM: St. Catherine Parish, Kapa‘a

12 PM - 2 PM: Anaina Hou, Kilauea

1 PM - 3 PM: ‘Ohana Christian Fellowship, Kapa‘a

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Kapaa Missionary Church

SUN 9/27

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM: Kauai Bible Church, Koloa

1 PM - 4 PM: Kapaa United Church of Christ

 

 

Announcements

Second Supplemental Emergency Proclamation Relating to Hurricane Lowell 9.18.2026

Second Supplemental Emergency Proclamation Relating to Hurricane Lowell(PDF, 1MB)

Emergency Proclamation for Hurricane Lowell

Mayors-Emergency-Proclamation-for-Hurricane-Lowell.pdf(PDF, 122KB)

Emergency Proclamation August 2026 - Lala

Mayors-Emergency-Proclamation-for-TS-Lala.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

Emergency Sheltering- Get to Know your Refuge Area

Potential Refuge Area List and Map for Kauai(PDF, 304KB)

News Release 05-27-2026 3:41 PM HST- Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency releases updated potential refuge area list ahead of hurricane season

FY 2027 Grant-In-Aid Proposals Starting 08/15/2026

Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency to accept FY 2026-2027 Grant-in-Aid proposals starting Aug. 15

LĪHUʻE – The Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) will begin accepting proposals from private and nonprofit organizations for its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Grant-in-Aid program starting Saturday, Aug. 15.

Proposals must be received on or before 4:30 p.m. HST on Wednesday September 30, 2026. This is a received-by deadline, not a postmark date. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered and will be returned to the applicant.

The program is intended to benefit the people of the County of Kauaʻi by funding community emergency preparedness needs for which adequate federal or state funding cannot be secured. Proposals will be reviewed and considered for funding of the proposed projects.

Funding is available through four opportunities across the following categories:

  • Establishing and administering new Community Emergency Response Teams, or CERT (two separate funding opportunities) Potential grantees must submit separate applications for each of the funding opportunities.
  • Providing assistance with damage assessment (DA), search and rescue (SAR), and aerial public warning and notification; and
  • Supporting sheltering operations as part of Emergency Support Function 6 (ESF-6): Mass Care and Human Services.

Below are the links to download the applications or Request-For-Proposal (RFP)

 

For more information, please contact the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency at 808-241-1763 or pgallagher@kauai.gov. 

 

 

Monthly Siren Reporting- Volunteer Now!

KEMA Siren Reporting Tool

   

Emergency Management Resource Links

Department Head

Elton Ushio

Elton Ushio

Administrator

Contact Us

Phone

(808) 241-1800

Alternate Phone

(808) 241-1860

Email

kema@kauai.gov

Location

Kauai Emergency Management Agency
3990 Kaana Street, Suite 100
Lihue
96766
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