Kauaʻi Urges Tourists to Stay Away as Hurricane Lowell Leaves 3 Basic Needs Scarce
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Updated · Hawaii News Now · Sep 10
Kauaʻi Urges Tourists to Stay Away as Hurricane Lowell Leaves 3 Basic Needs Scarce
3 articles · Updated · Hawaii News Now · Sep 10
Summary
Kauaʻi officials and local tourism voices are telling visitors not to come in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Lowell, saying the island is focused on resident recovery rather than tourism.
Food, electricity and gas are the most urgent shortages after Lowell’s damaging winds and storm surge, with hotels and rentals also being prioritized for displaced residents.
Hundreds packed Līhuʻe Airport in long lines as the hurricane approached, while some who stayed described the experience as frightening and said they regretted not leaving.
Gas lines have stretched for miles and residents describe fatigue, stress and some panic, prompting locals to suggest tourists choose other Hawaiian islands until Kauaʻi stabilizes.