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Josh Green\u2019s directive issued on April 9, in response to severe weather conditions expected to impact O\u2018ahu, all O\u2018ahu public schools and HIDOE offices will be closed on Friday, April 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Kaua\u02bbi, Hanalei Elementary School will also be closed due to flooding conditions impacting access to the campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All other public schools and HIDOE offices on Kaua\u02bbi, Hawai\u02bbi Island and in Maui County will maintain normal operations at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision was made out of an abundance of caution due to concerns related to flooding, road conditions and potential power outages across multiple communities. This closure applies only to the current severe weather event and this date. The Department will continue to closely monitor conditions and coordinate with state and county emergency management partners to inform operational decisions and help ensure the safety of students and staff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 9, 5:30 p.m. In alignment with Gov. Josh Green\u2019s directive issued on April 9, in response to severe weather conditions expected to impact O\u2018ahu, all O\u2018ahu public schools and HIDOE offices will be closed on Friday, April 10. 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