National Guard ends Kauai hurricane recovery operations

Oct 09, 2026

The National Guard has wrapped up its disaster response on Kauai, a sign the island is moving past the emergency phase after a Category 2 hurricane.

  • More than 300 Guard members were sent in after the storm hit the island with strong winds and storm surge.
  • Crews flew out medical patients, cleared debris from roads and harbors, and handed out food and water.
  • The storm damage was heavy enough to require a military-scale response, not just local crews.
  • Officials are telling residents to stay prepared, with the hurricane season not over.

Outlook: Local agencies take over the rest of the cleanup while Kauai stays on alert for more storms.

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