About 3,230 customers remained without power across the state today as crews worked to restore service following a powerful Kona-low storm, according to Hawaiian Electric Company.
The utility said more than 1,500 customers in Maui County, Hawaii island and Oahu had power restored overnight, but warned that remaining outages could take longer to fix due to hazardous and complex conditions.
On Hawaii island, the hardest-hit area, about 2,400 customers were still without electricity as of 9 a.m. Outages were reported in Kapoho, Royal Hawaiian Estates, Mountain View, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Orchid Isle Estates, Wright Road and parts of North and South Kona. Crews continued damage assessments and tree clearing, with downed trees and debris slowing access to some areas, particularly in Puna.
In Maui County, about 400 customers remained without power after roughly 600 were restored overnight. Most customers in East Maui have had service restored, but about 70 were told to prepare for extended outages that could last several more days, depending on weather conditions.
On Oahu, about 330 customers were still without power in scattered pockets after nearly 250 were restored. Crews were working on individual service lines to restore electricity to neighborhoods.
Hawaiian Electric said restoration timelines remain uncertain until inspections are completed and repairs are made safely.
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The utility urged the public to stay at least 30 feet away from downed power lines, which may still be energized, and to call 911 if someone is injured. Customers were also advised to check their breakers if their neighborhood has power but their home does not.