Residents urged to prepare as Hurricane Fausto approaches Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Officials across Hawaii are urging residents to take precautions and prepare as Hurricane Fausto approaches the islands.
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The current forecast track has Fausto tracking just north of the islands sometime Tuesday into Wednesday. It is expected to be a tropical storm by that time, and could even be a remnant low.
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While the storm is expected to weaken, residents are urged to stay prepared and monitor updates as follows:
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Prepare for possible power outages
Hawaiian Electric and the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative warn Fausto could bring conditions that cause power outages and electrical hazards.
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Residents should do the following before and during a storm:
Contact:
Hawaiian Electric
| Oahu | (808) 548-7311 | 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Maui | (808) 871-9777 | 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday |
| Molokai and Lanai | (808) 871-8461 | 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday |
| Hilo | (808) 969-6999 | 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday |
| Kona | (808) 329-3584 | 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday |
| Waimea | (808) 885-4605 | 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday |
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative
Call (808) 246-4300 to update your contact information and receive alerts.
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