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KIUC Restores Power to 73% After Hurricane Lowell

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  • Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative restored power to roughly 73% of members after Hurricane Lowell.
  • Gov. Josh Green asked President Donald Trump for a disaster declaration to let FEMA cover up to 75% of KIUC costs.
  • KIUC restored 12 of 15 transmission lines islandwide, improving grid stability.
  • Rural North Shore may remain without electricity for months, while Princeville could see power within a week.