To report damages to a commercial property, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have any other unmet needs, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n A previous high surf advisory has been canceled, but a high wind warning is still in effect for North Hawai\u02bbi until 6 a.m. on Monday. <\/p>\n According to the National Weather Service, east winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 50 mph can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings and make it difficult to drive. <\/p>\n Visit the Hawai\u2019i County Civil Defense Agency website<\/a> or call Civil Defense at 808-935-0031 for additional information. Below are details on shelters, closures, and other storm-related information.<\/p>\n Road closures <\/p>\n There are currently no road closures related to Nolo.<\/p>\n Water conservation<\/p>\n The Department of Water Supply has issued an Essential Water Use Only notice for N\u0101\u02bb\u0101lehu, Wai\u02bb\u014dhinu, Discovery Harbour and South Point water service areas.<\/p>\n Customers in these service areas are being asked to limit water use to essential needs only until further notice due to impacts from flooding associated with Hurricane Nolo. Power outages and possible damage to water system infrastructure are affecting the Department of Water Supply\u2019s ability to provide water to the affected area. <\/p>\n Customers are asked to use water only for essential health and safety needs, including: <\/p>\n Drinking<\/p>\n Cooking and food preparation<\/p>\n Necessary personal hygiene<\/p>\n Necessary sanitation<\/p>\n Other essential household or health needs. <\/p>\n Until this notice is lifted, customers are asked to discontinue or postpone nonessential uses of water, including: <\/p>\n Irrigation and lawn watering<\/p>\n Washing vehicles <\/p>\n Filling swimming pools or spas<\/p>\n Pressure washing<\/p>\n Other unnecessary or high-volume water use<\/p>\n Reducing water use will help preserve available water supplies and maintain adequate storage for essential needs. When conditions allow, Department of Water Supply crews will be assessing the system for damages and connecting backup generators and will notify customers when normal water use may resume. <\/p>\n Customers may experience low water pressure or intermittent water service while system conditions are being stabilized.<\/p>\n For more information and updates, please visit the Department of Water Supply website<\/a>, or contact the Department of Water Supply at 808-961-8790. <\/p>\n Shelters<\/p>\n Three Hawai\u2018i County public shelters that were opened ahead of Nolo are closed.<\/p>\n Hawai\u2018i County operations<\/p>\n Hawai\u2019i County resumed normal operations Sunday as Hurricane Nolo continues its westward trek away from the Big Island.<\/p>\n All solid waste facilities, including transfer stations, are scheduled to resume normal operations, and all county parks, including Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Pana\u02bbewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, also are scheduled to reopen.<\/p>\n Hele-On bus service is scheduled to resume for Routes 11, 40, 101, 201, 202, 204 and 401. Hele-On\u2019s Paratransit and shared ride taxi programs also will resume regularly scheduled services.<\/p>\n \u201cWe still could see rain and wind impacts through the weekend, so residents should remain cautious,\u201d said Hawai\u2018i County Mayor Kimo Alameda. \u201cOur first responders and partners remain ready to respond to any issues that may develop and we will continue to keep a close watch on this storm as it moves away from us.\u201d<\/p>\n Kohala Mountain Road remained closed Saturday because of high winds and possible hazardous conditions. <\/p>\n State parks and Hawai\u2018i Volcanoes National Park\u00a0<\/p>\n All Hawai\u2018i Department of Land and Natural Resources state parks on the Big Island are closed, including camping, forest reserves, N\u0101 Ala Hele hiking trails, wildlife sanctuaries, natural area reserves, hunting and game management areas.<\/p>\n Hawai\u02bbi Volcanoes National Park has reopened most areas along K\u012blauea summit, and Kahuku Unit following Hurricane Nolo.\u00a0<\/p>\n Areas around K\u012blauea and Mauna Loa that remain closed are Hilina Pali Road past the Mauna Iki trailhead, Mauna Loa Road past the second cattleguard, K\u012bpukapuaulu Trail, and the Sulphur Banks Bridge.\u00a0<\/p>\n Trails at the Kahuku Unit will open as staff finish assessments. Hikers are advised to follow the signs posted at the trailheads and check with staff at the Welcome Center.<\/p>\n Hikers throughout Hawai\u02bbi Volcanoes National Park should be aware of potential overhead hanging branches, loose rocks and uneven terrain on trails.\u00a0<\/p>\n Park staff will assess conditions and reopen areas when it is safe to do so. <\/p>\n Visitors should check the park website for current alerts<\/a> and follow the park on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and X<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n Hawai\u02bbi Island Public Schools<\/p>\n All Hawai\u02bbi State Department of Education public schools on Hawai\u02bbi Island reopened Monday, Sept. 28, following precautionary closures ahead of Hurricane Nolo.<\/p>\n Hurricane Nolo did not cause significant damage to Department campuses. Some communities on Hawai\u02bbi Island experienced flooding, high winds and temporary road closures, but campus assessments indicate that schools are ready to reopen and roads serving affected communities are accessible.<\/p>\n Closures, cancellations and postponements<\/p>\n Courts and Judiciary operations on Hawai\u02bbi Island (3rd Circuit): The courts were closed Friday. All hearings and trials scheduled during the closures will be rescheduled. Court orders will be issued extending filing deadlines affected by the closures. Orders will be posted on the Judiciary website<\/a>. Deadline for documents due during the closure in the 3rd Circuit is extended until Sept. 28. Visit the Hawai\u02bbi Judiciary website<\/a> for updates and more information and monitor online public case information at eCourt Kokua<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hawai\u2018i County Fire Commission: Canceled meetings scheduled Thursday and Friday. New dates will be announced.<\/p>\n Hawai\u2018i Island libraries: All of them are closed Saturday. Programs also canceled. Check the state libraries website<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n Several miles of Kohala Mountain Road (Highway 250)<\/a>, between Waimea and H\u0101w\u012b , were closed Friday night because of dangerous driving conditions caused by high winds. All other major roadways and highways are open.<\/p>\n Motorists are advised to continue to anticipate potential hazardous conditions and possible road closures.<\/p>\n Gov. Josh Green\u2019s request for a pre-landfall presidential emergency declaration<\/a> covering all four of the state\u2019s counties was approved Friday by President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n Hawai\u02bbi Island college and university campuses<\/p>\n University of Hawai\u2018i at Hilo, Hawai\u2018i Community College and all other university units were closed during the weekend. All school-sponsored activities, athletics, extracurricular activities and other school events also were canceled.<\/p>\n University of Hawai\u2018i at Hilo women\u2019s volleyball match against Hawai\u2018i Pacific University on Sunday postponed.<\/p>\n Vulcan Booster Club\u2019s \u201cA Night of Champions\u201d\u00a0scheduled Saturday canceled.<\/p>\n University of Hawai\u2018i at M\u0101noa men\u2019s volleyball intrasquad scrimmage scheduled Sunday canceled.<\/p>\n Photo meet-and-greet session scheduled at Big Island Candies canceled.<\/p>\n Volleyball match tickets purchased online will be refunded automatically through the AudienceView platform. For in-person purchases, contact the Vulcans Ticket Office at 808-932-7802.<\/p>\n Tickets and table purchases for the \u201cA Night of Champions\u201d dinner will be processed for a refund in the coming days.<\/p>\n The Food Basket \u2014 Hawai\u02bbi Island\u2019s food bank<\/p>\n The food bank warehouses in Hilo and Kailua-Kona are closed. Post-storm distributions will be announced as soon as conditions are safe. Call 808-933-6030 with any questions or additional information.<\/p>\n Bank of Hawai\u2018i<\/p>\n Following Hurricane Nolo, Bank of Hawai\u2018i will reopen its branches on Hawai\u2018i Island for normal operating hours starting tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 28. <\/p>\n Bank of Hawai\u2018i gives public updates on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and X<\/a> as well as its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other community closures and cancellations<\/p>\n The second annual Hawai\u2019i Isle Police Activities League Kawamoto Classic Swimming Event was canceled. Officials will determine at a later date if the event will be rescheduled.<\/p>\n \u201cWorld\u2019s Largest Pet Walk\u201d event Saturday at Queen\u2019s North Hawai\u2018i Community Hospital in Waimea postponed.<\/p>\n Young Brothers shipping schedule update<\/p>\n The shipping firm adjusted its sailing schedules and gate times to mitigate any impacts.<\/p>\n Sailing schedules<\/p>\n Kawaihae sailings<\/p>\n The next expected sailing to Kawaihae is the regularly scheduled sailing Monday.<\/p>\n Honolulu to Hilo sailing; Saturday: RESCHEDULED<\/p>\n The barge is now scheduled to depart Sept. 27 from Honolulu and estimated to arrive Sept. 29 in Hilo.<\/p>\n Cargo from Hilo to Honolulu will be available upon notification.<\/p>\n All sailing schedules remain subject to change based on U.S. Coast Guard and Hawai\u2018i Department of Transportation Harbors Division decisions regarding harbor access, restrictions, reopening status and safe operating conditions.<\/p>\n Visit the Young Brothers website<\/a>\u00a0and sign up for customer notices<\/a>. Young Brothers will continue to provide updates as they become available.<\/p>\n State roads<\/p>\n Hawai\u2018i Department of Transportation reminds the public about how to keep up with the latest road closures and other department news.<\/p>\n Monitor weather-related traffic alerts on the department website<\/a> for the latest roundup of storm-related closures, traffic alerts and travel advisories for state highways, airports and harbors. The page is active for Hurricane Nolo.<\/p>\n Follow the department on social media. Social media is a quicker way to communicate information to media and the public. Find the state Transportation Department on Facebook<\/a>, X<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sign up<\/a> to receive department news releases, road closure notices and travel alerts.<\/p>\n Spectrum<\/p>\n Spectrum will assess any damage to its network caused by Nolo following the storm. Once conditions are safe, technicians will work quickly to restore any affected services.<\/p>\n Hawaiian Electric<\/p>\n Hawaiian Electric is now monitoring high winds and dry conditions that could lead to an increased risk of wildfires throughout its service territories.<\/p>\n The utility firm implemented all safety measures to reduce wildfire risk during severe weather conditions. It also initiated a public safety power shutoff watch.<\/p>\n Crews overnight Friday and on Saturday responded to restore power to a total of nearly 660 Hawai\u2018i Island customers in lower Puna, Ocean View, H\u0101m\u0101kua, lower Puna, Ka\u2018\u016b and North Kohala.<\/p>\n Reporting an outage<\/p>\n Customers can report outages online<\/a> or by calling the Hawai\u02bbi Island trouble line at 1-855-304-9191.<\/p>\n How to stay informed<\/p>\n Stay informed<\/p>\n Sign up for Hawai\u2018i County Civil Defense emergency alerts<\/a>, and pay attention to the Hawai\u2018i County Hazard Impact Map<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/highway11floodingfeat-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/a>In this video posted around 5 p.m. on Sept. 26, Highway 11 is flooded at Waiohinu. (Courtesy of <\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hilo-Overnight-Safe-Space-relocated-to-Hilo-High-ahead-of-storm1-scaled.jpg\")
<\/a>In anticipation of severe weather from Hurricane Lolo, volunteers helped assemble cots at Hilo High School, the temporary location for The Salvation Army Hilo Overnight Safe Space, which serves the houseless members of the community. Sept. 25, 2026. (Photo Credit: Salvation Army)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Hawaii-Volcanoes-National-Park-marquee-1024x576.jpg\")
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<\/a>P\u0101hoa High and Intermediate School. (File Photo: Courtesy P\u0101hoa High and Intermediate School Facebook page)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/USE-Vulcans-women-volleyball-postponed-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/a>Courtesy Image: University of Hawai\u2018i at Hilo Vulcans Athletics<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1790655257_994_Young-Brothers-file-photo-1024x655.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo File: Courtesy Young Brothers<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1790655258_931_2021_Hurricane-Preparedness-Tips-2-1024x479.jpg\")
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