Hawaiian Electric focused on restoring customers on Hawaiʻi Island ahead of Tropical Storm Moke Significant restoration progress made yesterday
Hawaiian Electric focused on restoring customers
on Hawaiʻi Island ahead of Tropical Storm Moke
Significant restoration progress made yesterday
HONOLULU, Aug. 22, 2026, 12 p.m. – Hawaiian Electric remains focused on repairing damage and restoring power to affected communities as quickly and safely as possible ahead of Tropical Storm Moke. Power has been restored to approximately 2,500 Hawai‘i Island customers since yesterday morning. As of 9 a.m. today, about 8,800 customers remain without power.
Estimated restoration times are based on the best information available at the time. Times may be adjusted due to access issues, additional damage, unsafe conditions, or specialized equipment. The list below focuses on larger or more complex outage areas that are estimated to take longer to fully restore. The purpose of this list is to enable customers to make plans based on estimated restoration times. Keep in mind:
- This list does not represent every community or pocket of customers currently without power on Hawai‘i Island – even if your area isn’t listed here, we’re aware.
- Tropical Storm Moke is forecast to bring heavy rains and wind gusts through the weekend and this will affect the timing of restoration efforts.
- Some locations that experienced little storm damage may still be without power because of damage to lines and facilities that provide electricity to their area. These may be hidden from view or located in distant areas.
| Estimated
Restoration Timeframe |
Area |
| Within 24 hours for most, extended outages for some |
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| Beyond 48 hours, significant extended outage possible |
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| 5 – 7 days |
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| By Sept. 8 for full restoration; many sooner |
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Customers who are without power but see their neighbors have electricity restored should call their respective Trouble Line to report the outage:
- Hawai‘i Island: 1-855-304-9191 or Report online
- O‘ahu: 1-855-304-1212 or Report online
- Maui County: 1-855-304-8181 or Report online
Be prepared
With another storm approaching the state, the company urges customers to review their emergency plans, ensure they have supplies on hand and to closely monitor weather updates. Preparation and safety tips are available at hawaiianelectric.com/stormcenter. Detailed tips may also be found in our Handbook for Emergency Preparedness, which can be downloaded for free in English, Cantonese, Ilocano, Korean, and Vietnamese languages, as well as a version for children.
We are committed to keeping you informed
We will continue to provide updates as work progresses on Hawaiʻi Island. Please check hawaiianelectric.com or our mobile app for the latest outage information and estimated time of restoration.
