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Waimea Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
Power outage in Kilauea after a transformer was struck by lightning.
A power line was felled near Barking Sands Pacific Missile Range Facility. The exact time of the event was uncertain.
Episodes
Many residents of Kapaa lost electrical power for about 45 minutes as lightning struck a transformer in the early afternoon. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries, however.
News
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Hawai’i Radiologic Associates in Kona and Hilo abruptly closed — leaving patients in the dark : Big Island Now Search Search Play Chevron Forward Arrow Up Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram
Clients with appointments and patients waiting for results of ultrasounds, mammograms and other imaging services say they have been left in the dark by the for-profit company, Hawai'i Radiologic Associates.
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.
Maui school closures following overnight power outage | UPDATE | Local | kitv.com
Due to the overnight power outages on Maui, several schools will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Update: Urgent Water Service Outage for Anini Road Customers in Kīlauea : Kauai Now Search Search Play Arrow Up Facebook YouTube Instagram
The Department of Water has issued an immediate water conservation request for customers in Kīlauea located on Anini Road, until further notice due to a power outage.
Power outage causes downtown Honolulu businesses to scramble | Top Stories | kitv.com
A power outage caused by severe weather had some business owners in downtown Honolulu scrambling Tuesday morning.
Power Outages Reported Islandwide : Big Island Now Search Search Play Chevron Forward Arrow Up Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram
Hawaiian Electric reports multiple outages islandwide.
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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.
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Waimea, Hawaii
| City | Waimea |
| County | Kauai |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 96796 |
Emergency management reported widespread power outages due to thunderstorm wind gusts.