Planned power outage to impact Maui District Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

(WAILUKU, HAWAIʻI) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ Maui District Office will close at 12 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023, due to a planned power outage. According to Maui Electric Company, old copper lines will be replaced as a precautionary measure. Office hours will resume Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 7:45 a.m. Those needing assistance during the impacted office hours are asked to leave a message. All messages will be returned the following business day. Should you experience an emergency, please contact Homestead District Supervisor Jim DuPont at (808) 887-6053.

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About the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands:

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands carries out Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole’s vision of rehabilitating native Hawaiians by returning them to the land. Established by U.S. Congress in 1921 with the passage of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, the Hawaiian homesteading program run by DHHL includes management of more than 200,000 acres of land statewide with the specific purpose of developing and delivering homesteading.

Media Contact:

Diamond Badajos

Information and Community Relations Officer

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

Cell: (808) 342-0873

[email protected]