Hawaiian Electric no longer considering power shutoff with red flag warning canceled

7:29 p.m. Saturday update: The red flag warning for Hawai‘i Island has been canceled resulting in Hawaiian Electric no longer considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff as a safety measure.

The power company continues to monitor the approach of Tropical Storm Hone and for signs of hazardous conditions. Crews are responding to storm-related outages on Hawaiʻi Island and the company also continues to coordinate with state and county emergency response officials.

The National Weather Service has canceled the red flag warning shortly after 5 p.m. this evening for all Hawaiian Islands. With the updated forecast, which includes rainfall and increased humidity, lessening the threat of wildfires.

The company will continue to evaluate its safety measures, including the potential need for a PSPS, as Hone moves out and a storm system related to Hurricane Gilma moves toward the islands next week.

Storm preparation and safety tips are available at hawaiianelectric.com/stormcenter. Detailed tips also may be found in our free Handbook for Emergency Preparedness, which can be downloaded from our website at hawaiianelectric.com/prepare. It is available in English, Cantonese, Ilocano, Korean, and Vietnamese languages, as well as a version for children.

If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and dangerous. Stay at least 30 feet or more away from all power lines. Warn others to stay away.

For emergency assistance call 911. For Hawaiian Electric, call the Trouble Line at 808-969-6666.

Original post: Hawaiian Electric may initiate a public safety power shutoff in the next 24 to 48 hours, the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency reported Friday night.

Power shutoffs may be necessary between Kohala and Waikoloa, between Kalaoa and Holualoa, and between Mauna Kea Access Road and Waiki‘i Ranch, according to the agency.

Timing and duration will depend on weather conditions in these areas that have a high risk for wildfires.

“Now is the time to activate your emergency plan and keep your home survival kit handy,” the agency said. “Pay attention to notifications from Hawaiian Electric, Civil Defense and emergency responders.”

For more information, visit Hawaiian Electric’s website hawaiianelectric.com/psps, follow their
social media accounts, download their mobile app, or call toll-free at 1-844-483-8666.

For more information, visit the County of Hawai‘i Hazard Impact Map.