HONOLULU (KHON2) – As Tropical Storm Hone approaches, numerous closures are in place on the Big Island and emergency shelters have been opened across the island.
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Closures
Due to high waves, beach parks from Laupahoehoe to Whittington and Kaʻū were closed.
Bus routes have also been cancelled, said Mayor Roth.
Shelters
Some shelters open at 2 p.m. and are staffed by the Red Cross. Those going to the shelters must bring their own bedding, food, water and medicine, phones, chargers and other necessities.
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Power outages
HECO announced a power outage affecting nearly 3,000 customers on the Big Island on social media around 1 p.m. The company confirmed that the outages were not part of the PSPS program.
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Power was restored at Hawaiian Paradise Park and Orchidland around 3 p.m., but power was still out in Kapoho and Nanawale as of 4:30 p.m.
According to HECO, power was restored to Kohala Estates, Kahua Seaview and Kawaihae Hawaiian Homes around 5:10 p.m.
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