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Federal funds sought for Mauna Loa eruption’s damage, expenses
The request for a federal disaster declaration comes on the heels of one-day, onsite inspection Jan. 5 by an 11-person team of state and federal emergency management officials of damages and impacts caused by the eruption of Mauna Loa.
Hawaiian Electric asks Big Island customers to again reduce electricity use
The utility company says the need for conservation is being prompted by the unexpected loss of several of its large generators.