Kauaʻi — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health’s Kauaʻi District Health Office, in partnership with the County of Kauaʻi, will conduct a door-to-door survey Nov. 16–20 to assess the impacts of Hurricane Lowell and identify ongoing recovery needs among island residents.
The Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey will involve 30 randomly selected census blocks across Kauaʻi, with seven households selected from each block for a total of 210 attempted surveys.
Residents will be asked about emergency supplies available immediately after the storm, physical and financial impacts, general health and well-being, and any remaining recovery needs.
Participation is voluntary, takes less than 10 minutes, and is confidential. No names or addresses will be collected. Survey teams will wear identifying vests and carry official identification cards. Selected households may also complete the survey by phone.
“The information shared will be used to help guide our local recovery efforts involving county, state and federal partners as well as community-based organizations,” said Lauren Guest, Kauaʻi acting district health officer.
Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CASPER surveys help officials identify community needs following disasters.
This will be the 10th CASPER survey conducted on Kauaʻi. Results will be made publicly available in a final report.
For additional information and previous survey findings, visit the Kauaʻi District Health Office CASPER webpage.
Source: Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Nov. 2, 2026