Animals at Kauaʻi's main shelter are at risk after the backup generator failed, leaving staff without water or refrigeration.

• The shelter lost power in the storm and its emergency generator quit over the weekend.
• Vaccines that must stay cold are already being lost.
• The generator also ran the well pump, so there is no water to clean cages or keep dogs and cats hydrated.
• 18 extra line crew workers are on the island working to restore power.
• Neighbors and the Hawaiian Humane Society on Oʻahu are sending help.

Outlook: The shelter stays in crisis until power or a working generator arrives, and more medical supplies will spoil in the meantime.