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Honolulu (KHNL) - For a state located
thousands of miles away from the mainland, it
was a travelers nightmare. Hundreds of flights
cancelled, thousands stuck when a strong
earthquake struck the islands last October.

That earthquake did more than just damage Big
Island buildings, it also damaged the state's
top industry, tourism. leaving passengers packed
at the Honolulu International Airport with no
lights or air conditioning.

As we approach the one year anniversary of
that powerful quake, government officials
highlight some lessons learned and
recommendations for the future, including what
can be done at our airports.

That morning the clock at the Honolulu
International Airport was frozen in time moments
after the first earthquake.

Almost immediately the airport lost power.
Empty planes sat at the gates

There was no air conditioning so people made
fans one passenger said, "Looks like we are at a
standstill here no air conditioning. Can't fight
it."

All computers were down, no way to examine
luggage or check in passengers. Another
passenger added, "We were in our hotel room and
it was shaking and we thought we better get out
of here luckily we were packed up."

Most plopped down and waited while. Others
sought out information using their cell phones
and radios. Passengers muddled in confusion and
misinformation.

"I'm broadcasting the report about the
earthquake to everybody here at the airport.
Listening to the radio seems like only one
station on the air right now, says one helpful
traveller."

Some tried to make the best of it by
entertaining themselves but others grew
increasingly agitated and impatient.

"We have no idea where we are going or when.
I'm ready to go, just hopeful we will be able to
get on to a flight and get back to our
families."

This time last year the airport only had 15
percent backup power. Just enough for runway
lights and the fire station

Airport Deputy Director Brian Sekiguchi says,
"In our minds you couldn't put a price tag on
leaving the travelling public in the situation
they experienced October 15th."

Today the airport would be up and running
much faster. "We put in backup power system that
basically fires up the airport up to 65 to 70
percent, facilities, gates," concludes
Sekiguchi.

Enough power to get passengers and flights
off the
ground.

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