Generator shortage ahead of Lowell

HONOLULU (KHON2) — With Lowell now a Category 4 storm, and its exact track still uncertain, the scramble to prepare is underway.

Category 4 Hurricane Lowell forecasted to curve north toward islands

One of the most sought-after storm supplies is still one of the hardest to find.

Five. That’s how many generators are left at Aloha Power Equipment in Iwilei this afternoon. And they’re not exactly what customers have been asking for.

“It is pretty loud. It’s like the same amount of noise as your average lawnmower, but it does work. 4,000 watts output, so it’s better than nothing,” said Garrett T. at Aloha Power Equipment…

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