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Heco works to restore power

By Star-Bulletin staff

POSTED: 12:29 p.m. HST, Dec 11, 2008

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Nearly 14,000 Hawaiian Electric Co. customers were without power today, thanks to the powerful storm lashing Oahu.

By 4:30 p.m., about 1,100 customers were still affected mostly in Ewa, Waimanalo, kailua and Kaneohe, according to Heco officials. That was down from about 14,000 at midday in areas that included Nanakuli, Maili, Ko Olina, and Pauoa,  the company said.

In addition, smaller outages have been reported across the island.

The company began planning for the storm when it was forecast yesterday and have posted additional crews to restore affected areas, officials said in a news release.

The company has these recommendations during an outage:

>> Before calling to report an outage, check home circuit breakers or fuses to help determine if your electric service might be a result of a household problem.

>> During a power outage use flashlights instead of candles as an open flame may create a fire hazard. Keep refrigerators closed and avoid peeking inside which allows cold air to escape.

>> Turn off as many lights or appliances as possible — leaving one light switched “on” so you know when power is restored — and unplug computers, televisions and other high-tech equipment to avoid damage from a surge as power is restored.

>> If you're preparing to leave your home, unplug or turn off appliances.

 

>> If a member of your household is on life-sustaining electrical equipment, you should have an emergency plan for an outage. If you need emergency transportation to a

hospital or other facilities with emergency generators, call 911.

 

>> When moving around outside, stay away from downed power lines. Assume they are energized and dangerous. If you see someone injured after touching a downed power line, call 911 for help; don’t try to rescue them as you could become a victim yourself. Report downed power lines by calling Heco at 548-7961.

>> During and after a storm, stay tuned to local media reports on Heco’s progress in assessing and repairing major damage. Call only if you don’t hear a status report for outage in your area or if you need to report an emergency.

>> If your immediate neighbors have power restored, but you’re still without power, call Heco at 548-7961.

 

 

Nearly 14,000 Hawaiian Electric Co. customers were without power today, thanks to the powerful storm lashing Oahu.

By 4:30 p.m., about 1,100 customers were still affected mostly in Ewa, Waimanalo, kailua and Kaneohe, according to Heco officials. That was down from about 14,000 at midday in areas that included Nanakuli, Maili, Ko Olina, and Pauoa,  the company said.

In addition, smaller outages have been reported across the island.

The company began planning for the storm when it was forecast yesterday and have posted additional crews to restore affected areas, officials said in a news release.

The company has these recommendations during an outage:

>> Before calling to report an outage, check home circuit breakers or fuses to help determine if your electric service might be a result of a household problem.

>> During a power outage use flashlights instead of candles as an open flame may create a fire hazard. Keep refrigerators closed and avoid peeking inside which allows cold air to escape.

>> Turn off as many lights or appliances as possible — leaving one light switched “on” so you know when power is restored — and unplug computers, televisions and other high-tech equipment to avoid damage from a surge as power is restored.

>> If you're preparing to leave your home, unplug or turn off appliances.

 

>> If a member of your household is on life-sustaining electrical equipment, you should have an emergency plan for an outage. If you need emergency transportation to a

hospital or other facilities with emergency generators, call 911.

 

>> When moving around outside, stay away from downed power lines. Assume they are energized and dangerous. If you see someone injured after touching a downed power line, call 911 for help; don’t try to rescue them as you could become a victim yourself. Report downed power lines by calling Heco at 548-7961.

>> During and after a storm, stay tuned to local media reports on Heco’s progress in assessing and repairing major damage. Call only if you don’t hear a status report for outage in your area or if you need to report an emergency.

>> If your immediate neighbors have power restored, but you’re still without power, call Heco at 548-7961.

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