County closes temporary service sites as Lowell threat diminishes
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Maui County closed temporary service sites in Lahaina and Wailuku at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, after a flood watch associated with Hurricane Lowell expired, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency.
The county and American Red Cross opened the sites earlier that day at the Lahaina Civic Center and Velma McWayne Santos Community Center to assist residents affected by coastal flooding and road closures. The facilities provided safe spaces and charging stations for electronic devices.
High tides and waves generated by Lowell caused coastal flooding and deposited debris on roads in South and West Maui. Government and private crews worked to reopen coastal roads throughout Sept. 8.
Motorists should check current conditions, use alternate routes when necessary and allow additional travel time. Drivers should not go around barricades or attempt to cross flooded roads.
Kamaole Beach Parks I, II and III and Keawakapu Beach Parks I and II also closed Tuesday because of coastal flooding. The county said the parks likely would remain closed Wednesday.
The Olowalu Convenience Center closed Tuesday because flooding forced the closure of Honoapiilani Highway. The county expected the center to reopen during its normal hours Wednesday.
Although no weather watches or warnings remained in effect for Maui County at the time of the announcement, the National Weather Service said heavy rain, flash flooding and high surf could continue in parts of the state as Lowell moved away.
Updated road conditions are available at mauicounty.gov/roadclosures, while park closure information is available at mauicounty.gov/parks. Emergency information is available at mauicounty.gov/MEMA.