POSTED: 9:07 am HST March 15, 2006
UPDATED: 2:11 pm HST March 17, 2006

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Fehring Family Releases Statement - The Fehring family has several members missing. The family released a statement to the media on Friday:


"On behalf of the Fehring Ohana, I wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of those who were staying at our home on Wailapa Road in Kilauea, and who were, along with three members of our immediate family, apparently swept away by the massive wall of water, which resulted from the failure of the Ka Loko Reservoir dam. While our personal loss from this horrific event is devastating, we recognize that it is no greater a tragedy than others are experiencing at this time. We extend our sincere mahalo to those who have surrounded us with their blessings, support and understanding. We especially appreciate the diligence and determination of all those who continue to search for the missing, and the kind assistance of the personnel at Kauai Hospice, for which we will be forever grateful.

This will be our only public announcement, and we ask for the cooperation of all in respecting our privacy at this time and during the trying weeks and months ahead.

Mahalo nui loa, Bruce Fehring"

Ground Search Resumes Teams resumed the search for five missing people in the debris and destruction left behind by the dam breach.

Current road closures: (Kekaha) Kokee Road, Akuu Road (Koloa) Maluhia Road and Waikomo Road

Names Of Missing - Authorities released the names of the missing people. They are: Daniel Arroyo, Alan Dingwall, Aurora Fehring, Rowan Fehring-Dingwall, Christina Macnees, Timothy Noonan and Wayne Rotstein. Most are residents of Wailapa Road in Kilauea, according to officials.

Officials are keeping one lane of Kuhio Highway opened. The road may not be fully opened for several months, according to state transportation officials.

The Hawaii Community Foundation established the fund, to help all flood victims -- especially those affected by Kauai's dam break. Donations can be made to "The Kauai Island Fund" and sent to 1164 Bishop St. Suite 800 Honolulu Hawaii, 96813, or call 387-2117.