Approximately 1,275 Hawaiian Electric customers are without power due to a downed utility pole on Palani Road.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., Hawaii County Police Department put out a text alert indicating both lanes on Palani Road, were closed between Konalani and Henry Streets.

The closure is estimated to take 10 hours.

450p: ~1275 customers without power in Palani area. First responder en route. Mahalo for your patience. #BigIslandOutage

— Hawaiian Electric – Hawaii Island (@HIElectricLight) February 9, 2020