Essential Līhuʻe Government and Emergency Contacts for Kaua‘i Residents
County officials have compiled a one page reference of key offices, emergency numbers, transit links, waste services, and social supports for residents and visitors in Līhuʻe, providing a single point of information for routine needs and urgent situations. The guide matters because timely, accurate contact information affects public safety, access to services, and community preparedness, especially during holidays and weather events.
A concise reference for Līhuʻe consolidates county services, emergency contacts, transit options, waste and recycling guidance, and community supports to help residents and visitors find what they need quickly. The Historic County Building houses the County of Kaua‘i Council Chambers and many departments, where residents can seek permits, public records, and council information. The Department of Public Works is the primary source for roadwork notices, culvert and road repair schedules, and flagger updates. The Kaua‘i Department of Water posts water outage notices, conservation tips, and community meeting schedules.
For immediate emergencies callers should use 911. Non emergency police matters are handled by the Kaua‘i Police Department at (808) 241 1711. The Kaua‘i Fire Department and Ocean Safety Bureau, which coordinates beach rescues, can be reached at 808 241 4984. Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe serves as the island hospital for emergency and inpatient care.
Transit and travel information is concentrated as well. The Kaua‘i Bus operates island routes and posts holiday schedules and advisories on the county site. Līhuʻe Airport LĪH provides inter island flights and travel advisories relevant to residents and visitors planning trips.
Waste and recycling guidance points residents to the Kekaha Landfill and local refuse transfer schedules, with county announcements on holiday closures and pickup delays. HI5 redemption centers announce locations and holiday hours around Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, which can affect household recycling and refund access.
Community and social services include the Kaua‘i Housing Agency and Continuum of Care partners that offer housing assistance and Project Housing Connect events. The Kaua‘i Food Bank and local distribution partners post sign up information for urgent distributions during weather events.
Officials encourage subscribing to County of Kaua‘i GovDelivery bulletins for email alerts on road closures, emergency notices, and public meeting announcements. Local outlets such as Kaua‘i Now, Hawaii News Now, and KHON remain primary sources for breaking news and advisories. For public accountability county agencies should ensure these reference materials are updated regularly and accessible to non English speakers and those with limited internet access, since accurate contact information is a basic element of community safety and civic engagement.
