# Hanalei App - Live Kauai North Shore Dashboard

> The Hanalei App is a 100% free iOS and Android dashboard for Kauai residents and visitors to monitor real-time conditions on the North Shore.

## Core Features
*   **Live River Gauges:** Monitors 5 US Geological Survey gauges across the North Shore including Hanalei River upstream and downstream. Critical closure thresholds are 5ft upstream and 7.3ft downstream.
*   **Hanalei Bridge Status:** Real-time color-coded status of the Hanalei Bridge and Kuhio Highway (Open/Closed).
*   **Flood Simulator:** An interactive mathematical model calibrated to historical floods showing how upstream surges affect downstream levels.
*   **Alerts & Advisories:** Aggregates National Weather Service weather warnings, Hawaii Department of Transportation road closures, Hawaii Department of Health water quality advisories, and Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources state park alerts.
*   **Weather & Surf:** Live buoy data, tide charts, and National Weather Service forecasts for Hanalei Bay.
*   **Locals Directory:** A curated guide to Hanalei's community — small businesses, creators, dreamers, artists, and food trucks.

## Why it exists
Heavy rainfall in the mountains rapidly floods the low-lying Hanalei Bridge, cutting off access to the Na Pali Coast and Haena State Park. The app consolidates fragmented government data into one offline-first tool so residents and visitors can navigate the North Shore safely.

## Key Facts
*   Cost: Free (No ads, no accounts, no tracking)
*   Developer: Amakihi Haku LLC
*   Location: Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii
*   Website: https://hanalei.app/
*   App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hanalei-safe-travel/id6473707191
*   Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.hanalei
*   Contact: zoltan@hanalei.app

## Data Sources
*   US Geological Survey (USGS) — River gauges
*   National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — Tides and buoys
*   National Weather Service (NWS) — Weather forecasts and alerts
*   Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) — Road construction and closures
*   Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) — Water quality advisories
*   Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) — State park closures