Emergency shelters open on Hawaii Island as heavy rain triggers flash flooding, road closures

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Three emergency shelters remain open Tuesday for residents in need of a place to stay amid flooding rains.
Officials said shelters were open at the Keaau Armory in Keaau, Robert N. Herkes Gym in Pahala, and at the Naalehu Community Center.
At last check, eight people were at the Ka’u Gym shelter.
According to Hawaii County Civil Defense, roughly 10 roads remain closed due to flooding or hazardous conditions.
Those roads include:
Water run-off was reported on Highway 130 in Keaau and Route 11 in Mountain View and Glenwood.
Officials urge residents to be prepared for additional closures.
There is a report of at least one submerged car in the Eden Roc neighborhood on Monday, where Kopua Road is now closed.
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