Consumer Advocacy – Public Utilities (DCA)

This page is dedicated to displaying news, information, and resources regarding utilities affected by the Kilauea volcano eruption on Hawaii Island. Please see links below for more in-depth materials on specific topics.

Hawaii Electric Light website on lava eruption

Hawaiian Telcom supporting Hawaii Island residents affected by the volcanic eruptions

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency 2018 Kilauea Eruption

City & County of Hawaii 2018 Interactive Lava Map

PUC Order No. 35518 approving HELCO’s request to read meters of certain Kilauea lava flow-affected customers

PUC Initiates Response Plan to Address Shutdown of Puna Geothermal Power Plant on Hawaii Island

DCCA-related links

Lava Flow Insurance Information

Preparing for natural disasters

Disaster-related scams (PDF)

Other resource links

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Kīlauea status

Protect Yourself and Others from Electrical Hazards After a Disaster (CDC)

What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out Unexpectedly (CDC)

Fact Sheet on Natural Disaster Recovery (OSHA/U.S. Department of Labor)

Before Giving to a Charity (FTC)