Ovah 25,000 customahs wen lose powah on Oahu during da night hours goin’ into Wednesday morning cuz one mean kine storm stay sweeping da state from west to east. ?️?️
Da last check, plenny pippol still no mo’ powah. Da Hawaiian Electric crews stay all ova da place, trying fo’ fix da outages all ova da island. ?️?
Hea da lates’ outages, as of 7 a.m.:⏰
- Ovah 11,000 customahs witout powah, including Kalihi an’ Ewa Beach.?
- Ovah 4,500 customahs in Windward Oahu?
- Ovah 3,000 customahs in Downtown Honolulu?️
- 1,650 customahs on da North Shore?♂️
Da outage stay also making traffic lights all bus’ up on some of Oahu’s main roads, an’ dat stay making da morning commute all jam up.??
‘Round 5 a.m., ovah 11,000 customahs stay witout powah in da town areas going from Hawaii Kai to da airport. Ovah 7,300 customahs stay affected from Waimanalo to Hauula.??
No can tell wen da powah going come back, but we wen hear dat powah stay coming back on in some places.??️
Plenny of da outages during da night wen happen cuz da trees wen fall or da branches wen hit da powah lines, said da Hawaiian Electric Industries CEO Scott Seu fo’ Hawaii News Now.?⚡
Da drivahs stay advised fo’ watch out an’ drive wit care on da slippery roads.??️
Da outages also stay making some schools close down in Honolulu. Da state Department of Education stay saying dat as of 6:30 a.m., seven schools still stay closed on Wednesday.??
Da Oahu community stay coming togeddah fo’ try fo’ make da best out of da situation. Da Hawaiian Electric crews stay hustling, working hard fo’ bring da powah back fo’ all da affected customahs. ??
Da storm stay making it tough fo’ da crews fo’ fix da powah lines, but dey stay dedicated fo’ make shua da pippol stay safe an’ get da powah back as soon as can.⛈️?♂️
Da affected families stay finding ways fo’ deal wit da situation, like using candles fo’ light o’ charging dea phones wit da car. Neighbors stay helping each oddah, sharing resources an’ making shua everybody stay safe.??
Da local businesses also stay affected by da outages, so dey stay finding ways fo’ make shua dea customers stay taken care of. Dey stay using generators fo’ keep da lights on o’ stay closing up shop until da powah come back.?⛽
Da Oahu pippol stay strong an’ resilient, an’ togeddah dey goin’ make it through dis tough time. Da aloha spirit stay alive an’ well, even during da hard times like dis. ??
Da schools dat stay closed goin’ make shua da keiki get da education dey need once da powah stay restored. Da teachahs an’ staff goin’ work togeddah fo’ make shua no student stay left behind. ?✏️
Da Hawaiian Electric crews stay hustling day an’ night fo’ restore powah as fast as can, an’ da people of Oahu stay showing dea appreciation fo’ all da hard work dey stay doing.??
So, no mattah how long da outages last, da people of Oahu goin’ keep on living da aloha spirit, helping each oddah out, an’ staying strong. An’ wen da powah finally come back, dey goin’ celebrate togeddah, knowing dat dey stay stronga than evah. ??
We goin’ keep updating dis news as tings develop, but fo’ now, stay safe, Oahu, an’ remembah, we all in dis togeddah, an’ wit da aloha spirit, we can make it through any kine challenge.???️
NOW IN ENGLISH
??Crews Work Hard to Restore Power for Tens of Thousands Across Oahu??
Over 25,000 customers were left without power on Oahu during the overnight hours into Wednesday morning as a powerful storm system swept the state from west to east. ?️?️
At the last check, many people were still without power. Hawaiian Electric crews are busy responding to multiple outages across the island. ?️?
Here are the latest outages, as of 7 a.m.:⏰
- Over 11,000 customers without power, including Kalihi and Ewa Beach.?
- Over 4,500 customers in Windward Oahu?
- Over 3,000 customers in Downtown Honolulu?️
- 1,650 customers on the North Shore?♂️
The outage is also impacting traffic lights on some of Oahu’s main roads, causing significant delays during the morning commute.??
Around 5 a.m., over 11,000 customers were without power in the town areas stretching from Hawaii Kai to the airport. Over 7,300 customers were affected from Waimanalo to Hauula.??
There’s no specific timeline for when power will be restored, but we’ve been informed that power has been returning in some areas.??️
Many of the overnight outages were caused by falling or blowing tree limbs hitting power lines, said Hawaiian Electric Industries CEO Scott Seu to Hawaii News Now.?⚡
Drivers are advised to remain vigilant and drive carefully on the slick roads.??️
The outages have also prompted school closures in Honolulu. The state Department of Education stated that as of 6:30 a.m., seven schools remain closed on Wednesday.??
The Oahu community is coming together to make the best of the situation. Hawaiian Electric crews are working hard to bring power back to all affected customers. ??
The storm is making it difficult for crews to repair the power lines, but they remain dedicated to ensuring the safety of residents and restoring power as soon as possible.⛈️?♂️
Affected families are finding ways to cope with the situation, such as using candles for light or charging their phones in their cars. Neighbors are helping each other, sharing resources, and making sure everyone is safe.??
Local businesses are also affected by the outages, so they are finding ways to ensure their customers are taken care of. They are using generators to keep the lights on or temporarily closing until power is restored.?⛽
The people of Oahu are strong and resilient, and together, they will make it through this difficult time. The spirit of aloha is alive and well, even during tough times like this. ??
The schools that are closed will ensure that students receive the education they need once power is restored. Teachers and staff will work together to make sure no student is left behind. ?✏️
Hawaiian Electric crews are working day and night to restore power as quickly as possible, and the people of Oahu are showing their appreciation for their hard work.??
So, no matter how long the outages last, the people of Oahu will continue to live with the spirit of aloha, helping each other out and staying strong. And when power is finally restored, they will celebrate together, knowing that they are stronger than ever. ??
We will continue to update this news as developments occur, but for now, stay safe, Oahu, and remember, we are all in this together, and with the spirit of aloha, we can overcome any challenge. ???️
