#emergency plans

Hawaiian Electric monitors wildfire risk, weighs possible power shutoffs

Hawaiian Electric is closely monitoring weather conditions that could trigger a public safety power shutoff after a day of declining humidity and high winds.

UPDATE 3: Power restoration efforts ongoing in East Hawai‘i

The power outage is due to a motor vehicle accident that damage a utility pole.

Hawaiian Electric monitor conditions, could shut off power in high fire risk areas

Areas including Waikiʻi, Kawaihae, Waikōloa, Puakō and South Kohala may experience power shut offs during high winds and dry conditions that cause risk of wildfire.

Hawaiian Electric’s preparation for hurricane season, with tips for its Big Island customers

With the beginning of hurricane season on June 1 in the Central Pacific, Hawaiian Electric is advising residential and commercial customers to be prepared and have emergency plans in place.