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Hawaiian Electric: Restablecimiento de Energía Tras Tormentas en Hawái

by Editora de Negocio
written by Editora de Negocio

Honolulu, 24 de marzo de 2026, 17:00 – Hawaiian Electric ha completado la mayor parte de los trabajos de restablecimiento del suministro eléctrico mientras el estado continúa con los esfuerzos de recuperación tras la sucesión de tormentas de Kona. Menos del 1% de los aproximadamente 474.240 clientes totales de la compañía permanecen sin electricidad.

Personal de Hawaiian Electric se desplazó nuevamente hoy a la zona de North Shore de Oahu para ayudar a los clientes restantes afectados por inundaciones y sin energía debido a problemas de seguridad. La compañía contactó a alrededor de 135 clientes, aconsejándoles que no activen sus interruptores principales hasta que un electricista pueda confirmar que su sistema es seguro para volver a energizarlo.

A las 16:30, los equipos restablecieron el servicio eléctrico a todos los clientes excepto a 1.420 en Oahu, Maui County y Hawaii Island:

  • Oahu: Alrededor de 180 clientes, principalmente en Waialua, se encuentran sin energía.
  • Maui County: Aproximadamente 40 clientes permanecen sin servicio mientras los equipos trabajan en líneas de servicio individuales.
  • Hawaii Island: Alrededor de 1.200 clientes están sin electricidad, principalmente en Puna y South Hilo.

Debido a las condiciones climáticas dinámicas, las cifras de interrupciones representan una instantánea en el tiempo y están sujetas a cambios a medida que se restablece el servicio a más clientes y se producen nuevas interrupciones, a veces en la misma área. Los clientes pueden rastrear las interrupciones actuales en los mapas de interrupciones en hawaiianelectric.com y en nuestra aplicación móvil.

Se solicita a los clientes que informen sobre interrupciones y líneas eléctricas caídas o bajas a la línea de averías de su isla.

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Noticias

Residents urged to stay home as storm triggers hazardous conditions across Hawaii Island

by Diego Ramírez – Managing Editor
written by Diego Ramírez – Managing Editor

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) — Hawaii Island continued to bear the brunt of the Kona Low on Saturday, with heavy rain and strong winds triggering road closures, power outages, wastewater concerns and widespread damage from Hilo to Kona.

The southeast portion of the island was under a flash flood warning for much of Saturday with additional heavy rain expected to move in.

Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno told HNN’s Sunrise that water coming off the mountains has led to closures on roads and highways across the island.

Public works crews and state highway workers are clearing debris and reopening routes, but Magno urged people to stay off the roads if possible.

“Best thing for today would be stay home if you can, because things are just so dynamic out there,” Magno said.

Power outages and water impacts

Winds are hitting Kailua-Kona especially hard, toppling trees and knocking out power in large sections of the district.

Magno said the outages are also affecting water production, prompting a water conservation request for North and South Kona.

He added that sewage pump stations around the island are operating on backup generator power and will need refueling as the storm continues.

Hardest hit areas: Kona, Puna, Kau

Magno said Kona, Puna and Kau are seeing significant impacts, while Hamakua has largely been spared so far.

“Crews are busy and all the departments are busy dealing with just the effects of the wind and rain,” Magno said.

Hawaii Island Mayor Kimo Alameda said the county remains in full activation mode as multiple districts deal with flooding, debris and downed lines.

“We already had a lot of debris. I mean, over 100 trees (have) fallen, power lines,” Alameda said. “We’re in full activation mode right now.”

Alameda said East Hawaii, including Hilo, saw early impacts, but this round has hit the west side especially hard, along with storm trouble spots in Kau and Puna.

In Kona, damage along Alii Drive included the Happiness Kona Restaurant, with impact felt by businesses below it, including Sunset Traders Hawaii.

“I get down here about six o’clock in the morning, and the whole roof on the building is taken off,” said David Bruner, whose family owns Sunset Traders Hawaii.

Bruner said the store was hit harder than in past storms.

“I’ve never seen a storm like this,” he said.

He estimated major losses inside the shop.

“We probably have 80% damage of merchandise and everything. The whole store is a mess,” Bruner said.

Even as damage assessments continue, residents say neighbors are showing up to help.

“I think it’s definitely the strong suit Hawaii has for each other and the ohana, the Aloha spirit we have over here,” said Keith Kauhane, a friend of Bruner, “just everybody banding together, helping out, doing what needs doing.”

Mayor Alameda said the county is coordinating closely with community partners and nonprofits as response efforts continue.

“We’re no stranger to these disasters,” said Alameda. “It’s like a well-oiled machine, and once you click that food activation button, everybody comes to the table, and we work together really well.”

Watch our full interview with Magno here:

Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno gives an update on Kona Low weather impacts

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