{"id":865147,"date":"2026-09-29T21:28:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T21:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/865147\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T21:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T21:28:14","slug":"what-big-island-residents-need-to-know-tuesday-about-hurricane-nolo-big-island-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/865147\/","title":{"rendered":"What Big Island residents need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Nolo : Big Island Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Tuesday morning, the Hawai\u02bbi County Department of Water Supply issued a Water Restriction Notice for customers in Kalapana in the Puna District.<\/p>\n

This requires customers to immediately reduce water use by at least 25 percent until further notice.<\/p>\n

Water conservation<\/p>\n

The Department of Water Supply also 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: drinking, cooking and food preparation, necessary personal hygiene, necessary sanitation and 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: irrigation and lawn watering, washing vehicles, filling swimming pools or spas, pressure washing and other unnecessary or high-volume water use.<\/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

Damage reports and requests for help<\/p>\n

With Hurricane Nolo far past the Big island, Hawai\u02bbi County is now accepting damage reports to property and asking for other unmet needs.<\/p>\n

Residents and businesses are encouraged to report storm damage and other requests for assistance to help local officials and non-profit partners better understand the extent of damage and its impacts on the community.<\/p>\n

To report damages to a residential property, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

\"\"<\/a>In this video posted around 5 p.m. on Sept. 26, Highway 11 is flooded at Waiohinu. (Courtesy of <\/p>\n

Road closures <\/p>\n

There are currently no road closures related to Nolo.<\/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 reopened.<\/p>\n

Hele-On bus service has resumed regularly scheduled services.<\/p>\n

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State parks and Hawai\u2018i Volcanoes National Park\u00a0<\/p>\n

All Hawai\u2019i Island state parks have reopened, with the exception of \u00a0\u02bbAkaka Falls State Park \u2013 Partial trail is closed due to fallen trees.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Waialea Section at H\u0101puna Beach State Recreation Area and Lapakahi State Historic Park are also closed due to fallen trees. <\/p>\n

Camping and cabins at H\u0101puna Beach State Recreation Area, K\u012bholo State Park Reserve and Kalopa State Recreation Area remain closed. Day-Use remains open at Kalopa and K\u012bholo.<\/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

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

Be sure to check the National Weather Service Honolulu forecast office website<\/a>\u00a0for the latest information on impacts to your specific local community, including any changes to advisories, watches or warnings issued.<\/p>\n