Hawai'i's utilities are pulling crews back home and prepping for storm damage as Nolo approaches, which is reassuring for residents but a sign more outages may be coming.

• Hawaiian Electric is bringing crews, trucks, and equipment back from Kauai, where they helped restore power after Hurricane Lowell.
• Crews are returning first to Hawaii Island, then Maui and Oahu, over the course of the week.
• Tree clearing and other preventive work is underway so teams can respond fast if lines come down.
• The utility is coordinating with government officials to get quick access to transmission lines if emergency work is needed.
• Strong winds are the main worry, since they almost always force emergency repairs.

Outlook: Expect power outages and repair crews on the move if Nolo brings strong winds to the islands.