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Thousands of NJ residents lose power in Hunterdon, Somerset
Another 2,500 customers are out in Somerset County.
Hawaiian Airlines experiences brief computer outage Open Navigation Close Navigation
Computer outages are impacting the HNL, Maui and Headquarters.
Grid reliability questions arise after power outage sweeps Maui | KHON2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui’s biggest power outage in recent history knocked out electricity for most of the island, shuttering schools and leaving residents, workers and businesses looking for answers. The last to get their power restored came right around 2 p.m. today, and the cause we found out — a substation short circuit — which […]
Schofield Barracks calls on HECO to help with power outages Open Navigation Close Navigation
USAG Hawaii said the outage needs to happen to allow Hawaiian Electric Company to execute a tie-in to connect circuits from the Menoher substation to another on-post substation.
Scheduled power outage for Schofield Barracks Open Navigation Close Navigation
The U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii and Hawaiian Electric is planning a scheduled power outage on Schofield Barracks on Tuesday, June 28, at around 8 a.m.
Winter storms leave wrecks, power outage and freeway closure in their wake across East Idaho | Freeaccess | idahostatejournal.com
The winter storms that are forecast to barrel through East Idaho all week have already caused several wrecks, a widespread power outage as well as a lengthy freeway closure.
Power outages impact Honolulu, Central Oahu | KHON2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
There are two power outages on Oahu.
Regulators call for more reliability after HECO outages | KHON2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
Recent outages on Oahu are bolstering calls for more reliability from Hawaii's aging power grid. New regulations in effect could mean outages hit Hawaiian Electric (HECO) financially.
Power outage to 7,200 customers on Maui caused by generator tripping | KHON2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
LAHAINA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Approximately 7,200 Maui customers were without power Thursday morning after a generator tripped at the Maalaea Generating Station. The trip triggered a load shed, which Hawaiian Electric said stops electrical service to protect the electrical system from widespread damage. Around Noon, a power outage in Lahaina affected 3,930 customers. Power was […]
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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.
Wake Island, Hawaii
| City | Wake Island |
| County | Honolulu |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 96898 |