(BIVN) – Service has been restored for another 1,400 customers on Hawaiʻi island who have been without power since Hurricane Lala.
Hawaiian Electric provided an update on Wednesday, saying its repair crews continue to make steady progress on the storm-battered Big Island.
From a Hawaiian Electric news release:
Since yesterday, Hawaiian Electric has restored power to customers in Hawaiian Ranchos, Puako, Hawaiian Acres, Hawaiian Beaches, pockets in Oceanview, Kaloko Mauka, Holualoa, Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Orchidlands Estates, Fern Acres and Volcano. About 2,920 Hawaiʻi Island customers remain without power.
Additional resources continue to arrive on Hawaiʻi Island. A second C-17 cargo aircraft via military transport from March Air Reserve Base in California landed in Hilo last night carrying utility trucks, equipment and tools needed to support crews. The equipment will be deployed to assist Hawaiian Electric crews and Southern California Edison’s mutual assistance crews working throughout the island.
Hawaiian Electric representatives will be onsite today at Vibrant Hawai‘i’s Point of Distribution site at Pahala Community Center to answer questions and provide updates on repair and restoration efforts.
The company also provided another estimated restoration time-table, which was based on the best information available at the time it was shared with media.
“Customers who experienced major flooding and have not had their power restored must ensure their main circuit breaker is off and contact an electrician to confirm their system is safe to re-energize once power is restored,” Hawaiian Electric stated. “If you have photovoltaic panels and battery energy storage systems installed on your home or business, consult your licensed solar contractor regarding normal and emergency operation procedures for your system.”
