Hawaiian Electric restores power to Kalaupapa after Hurricane Nolo damages line

• Hawaiian Electric helped restore power to Kalaupapa following Hurricane Nolo damage to a power line along the Kalaupapa Pali.
• The outage began Sept. 27 when hurricane-force winds damaged the conductor serving the settlement.
• Repairs required helicopter-supported installation of new conductor from the ridge top down to Kalaupapa due to remote terrain.
• Restoration was delayed by right-of-way access issues at the top of the Kalaupapa Trail.
• Power restoration supports the planned return of about 60 residents, patients, and staff who were temporarily relocated Sept. 11.

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