7 p.m. Power restoration update from HELCO
Today, Hawai‘i Electric Light crews restored power to approximately 260 customers in portions of NÄnÄwale, Leilani Estates, and a few pocket outages in the Puna area. As of 4 p.m., an estimated 40 customers in these areas remain without power. Electric service for these customers is expected to be restored by tomorrow.
From Friday evening through Sunday morning, Hawai‘i Island was impacted by wind gusts of up to 50 mph in some areas. The winds toppled trees, blocked roadways, and damaged utility infrastructure, primarily in the Puna area. About 17,000 customers around the island experienced power interruptions or outages at one time or another. Crews from Hilo, Kona and Waimea have been working to restore power since Friday evening.
Hawai‘i Electric Light advises the community to be cautious of trees that could be weakened by the high winds. Weakened trees or their branches can fall after a storm has passed, and this could cause new power interruptions.
Always treat downed power lines as energized and dangerous. Do not handle or move any fallen or damaged utility equipment. If someone is injured by a downed power line, do not approach them. Call 9-1-1 for assistance. To report a downed power line or outage, please call 969-6666.
11 a.m. Power restoration update from HELCO
Hawai‘i Electric Light crews continue to make progress on restoring power to areas impacted by high winds.
Last night, crews from Hilo, Kona and Waimea restored power to approximately 800 customers in portions of Ainaloa, Hawaiian Beaches, NÄnÄwale, Leilani Estates, Lanipuna, and Hawaiian Acres.
As of 9 a.m., an estimated 300 customers remain without power. Today, crews expect to make progress in portions of NÄnÄwale, Leilani Estates, and a few pocket outages in the Puna area. Electric service for customers in these areas is expected to be restored by tomorrow.
Hawai‘i Electric Light reminds the community to be safe and treat downed power lines as energized and dangerous. Do not handle or move any fallen or damaged utility equipment. If someone is injured by a downed power line, do not approach them. Call 9-1-1 for assistance. To report a downed power line or outage, please call 969-6666.
A big ‘Thank You’ to all those who have worked tirelessly to restore power! You are much appreciated. Power in lower Leilani Estates was restored this morning thanks to the hard work in the field.