Maui County Warns of Extended Blackouts as Hurricane Nolo Looms
Maui County officials are urging residents to prepare for prolonged power and communication outages as Hurricane Nolo approaches the islands. Hawaiian Electric expects power restoration in West Maui to continue until noon on Monday, September 28, while a Public Safety Power Shutoff remains active in Upcountry due to high winds and wildfire risks. The county advises residents to use battery-powered radios for updates, conserve battery life, and utilize charging stations at the Lahaina Civic Center and the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center. This disruption follows a series of recent storms, including Lala and Lowell, which have caused significant damage and 'storm fatigue' across Hawaii.