#wildfire risk

Update: Public safety power shutoff ends for South Kohala

Hawaiian Electric will keep a close watch on conditions for any changes through the weekend.

Hawaiian Electric may shut off power to communities at risk of wildfire today

If necessary to protect public safety, Hawaiian Electric may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff program to proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk during the ongoing Red Flag Warning.

Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch with improving weather conditions

Hawaiian Electric only initiated the proactive power shutoff program for communities at high risk of wildfires once on Maui; otherwise, any other power outages during the utility’s watch period from July 5 through today were unrelated to the program.

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

Residents are urged to stay informed through Hawaiian Electric’s website, social media, or mobile app, as extended outages may occur if conditions worsen.

Gov. Josh Green to sign “green fee” into law

The climate impact fee will increase taxes for travelers to help bolster disaster mitigation and sustainability projects in Hawaiʻi in the face of climate threats.

Update: Weather service cancels red flag warning issued throughout Hawai‘i Island

The warning is in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry conditions, which increase the risk of wildfires.

Community ambassadors trained to assess wildfire risk for Big Island property owners

These are not your typical home assessors who determine the value of your place, but specially trained people who will conduct free reviews of how safe a property and its structures are from the threat of wildfires. 

Sites Threatened by Climate Change Include Two in Kona

The national historic parks on the Big Island are among cultural treasures listed at risk in a report issued today by the Union of Concerned Scientists.