Power outages possible as Hawaiian Electric watches weather on Big Island, Maui

Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk, however, Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor the threat from high winds and dry conditions.

The company may proactively shut off power in Public Safety Power Shutoff areas on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island as part of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program, which continues in a watch condition that started on Saturday.

The Public Safety Power Shutoff program will follow these steps:

• If power is shut off, it will remain off so long as hazardous weather conditions persist.
• When the weather improves, power lines must be inspected and any damage must be repaired before service can be restored. This may involve ground crews and aerial inspections using helicopters and drones.
• This process may result in extended outages lasting several hours, possibly even days depending on the location and extent of any damage.

Power Safety Power Shutoff determinations can change at any time based on weather conditions. Outages not related to Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program could still occur due to high winds and other conditions.

Hawaiian Electric will provide updates frequently through the news media and the following mobile-friendly resources: 

• Hawaiian Electric website: hawaiianelectric.com 
• Twitter/X: @HwnElectric; @mauielectric; @hielectriclight
• Facebook: facebook.com/HawaiianElectric 
• Mobile app: free download available on Apple App and Google Play stores 

You also have the option to sign up to receive emergency outage alerts from Hawaiian Electric at hawaiianelectric.com/psps. For more information and maps, call Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff hotline at 1-844-483-8666.