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National Weather Service issues wind advisory for Big Island : Big Island Now Search Search Play Chevron Forward Arrow Up Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram
A wind advisory is in effect from noon to 6 a.m. tomorrow for portions of Lanai, Maui and the Big Island.
HECO lifts call for power conservation on Hawaii Island, but energy problems linger Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
While rolling blackouts were avoided, there are more calls for more diverse energy sources.
Big Island Customers Heed Request to Limit Use of Electricity, Preventing Need For Rolling Outages : Big Island Now Search Search Play Chevron Forward Arrow Up Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram
So far, so good. That's the word from Hawaiian Electric as it continues to ask Big Island electricity customers to reduce their electricity use, especially in the early evening hours.
Watch: Colossal waves crash over 2-story condo in Hawaii as Hurricane Darby remnants pass
A massive wave sparked from hurricane remnants crashed into -- and over a two-story condo building in Hawaii as parts of the Big Island dealt with heavy surf over the weekend.
Early Morning Power Outage in Hilo Affects 2,700 Customers : Big Island Now Search Search Play Chevron Forward Arrow Up Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram
"Did all of Hilo lose electricity or just my street?"
Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area to Be Closed : Big Island Now Search Search Play Chevron Forward Arrow Up Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram
A park on Saddle Road will be closed one day this weekend.
Utility Poles Down on Ali?i Drive Causes Power Outage : Big Island Now Search Search Play Chevron Forward Arrow Up Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram
Ali?i Drive, fronting the Royal Kona Resort is closed to traffic due to a utility pole that fell on the roadway.
Hawaii storm slams islands and leaves thousands without power
An unusually powerful storm battered Hawaii, leaving thousands without power and flooding streets across the archipelago.
Downed trees, flooding, power outages affecting Big Island residents after storm passes through | KHON2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
Most of the damage on Hawaii Island from this storm has to do with power outages and downed trees.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Hawi, Hawaii
| City | Hawi |
| County | Hawaii |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 96719 |