KIUC Urges Members to Prepare for Possible Impacts from Tropical Depression Fifteen-E

LĪHUʻE, KAUAʻI - Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) is closely monitoring Tropical Depression Fifteen-E, which could bring weather impacts, such as high winds, to Kaua‘i as early as this weekend.

Members are encouraged to review their personal emergency preparedness plans and make sure they are ready for the possibility of prolonged power outages.

Preparedness tips include:

• Ensure that KIUC has your current contact information (phone, text and email) by calling us at 808.246.4300.
• Make an emergency plan: where to go, what to do and how to meet up if you are separated from your family. 
• Know evacuation routes and refuge areas. 
• Tie down or put away loose outdoor items to prevent them from becoming flying debris and causing damage. 
• Know where your electrical and gas shutoffs are located. 

Be prepared for prolonged power interruptions:

• Unplug electrical appliances and sensitive electrical equipment. 
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as long as possible. Food may stay frozen in the refrigerator’s freezer compartment for 12 to 48 hours, and up to 72 hours in a fully loaded separate freezer
• Ensure you have an adequate supply of non-perishable food and water available.
• If you are dependent on electricity for medical reasons, consider backup power options provided by KIUC. 

Additional preparedness information can be found on the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency website, as well as KIUC’s website. 

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