HONOLULU (Island News) – Crews with the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) are responding to multiple power outages reported across Hawaii as a storm continues across the state on Thursday.
As of 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, HECO reported that approximately 690 customers in the Waipio area are without power. Along with approximately 1,360 customers in the Mililani area being left in the dark.
At 9:40 a.m., it was later reported that power had been restored to all affected Mililani residents.
It was reported at 8:20 a.m. that power was restored to a majority of customers in the Waipio area, however approximately 20 customers remain in the dark until crews safely complete inspections. An estimated restore time for Waipio is 2:30 p.m., according to HECO.
Crews restored power to all customers in Waimea at 10:10 a.m., after previously reporting that approximately 290 customers were without power.
HECO confirmed that these outages are not part of its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
You can contact HECO’s trouble lines at the following numbers:
Oahu: 1-855-304-1212Maui County: 1-855-304-8181Hawaii Island: 1-855-304-9191
Click here to view the latest updates on outages.
If you’re without power, report your specific location at HECO’s 24/7 trouble line at 1-855-304-1212 or online here.
As severe weather moves across the island chain, HECO is encouraging customers to stay safe and to not approach downed power lines. To report a downed power line, call their 24/7 trouble line previously mentioned. For emergencies, call 911.
For the latest information on these power outages and current weather conditions, keep checking back with Island News.
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