MEDIA RELEASE
During Monday night’s heavy rains, a tree knocked down power lines affecting 2,925 customers in the Hamakua and Pepeekeo areas at 7:53 p.m.
Power was restored to all but 20 customers by 8:52 p.m. Power to all customers was restored by 10 p.m.
Management crews worked through the night to make the repairs. All work was completed by 11 a.m. Tuesday.
HELCO apologizes for any inconvenience.