Puna Power: More Homes Restored But Thousands Still in the Dark

Hawaiian Electric Light Co. crews are still working to get all the power restored in areas of the Big Island hard hit by Tropical Storm Iselle.

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Hawaiian Electric Light Co. says it has restored power to about 2,500 customers as of Thursday but about 3,800 customers remain without electric service.

In a press release, HELCO says it has more than 200 workers in the field, including 26 electrical line crews, 14 tree trimming crews and 30 construction crews contracted to dig holes for utility poles.

“Today, electrical line crews expect to continue making progress in the following areas: Nanawale Estates, Leilani Estates, Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaiian Paradise Park, and portions of Upper Puna. In addition, crews expect to make progress down Pahoa-Kapalama Road,” HELCO said.

School children walk over downed power lines to board bus in the Paradise Park section of Puna on August 12, 2014.

School children walk over downed power lines to board a bus in the Paradise Park section of Puna.

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