#wildfire safety
Hawaiian Electric makes use of drones to inspect power lines on Hawai‘i Island
This is part of the power company’s ongoing efforts in wildfire safety strategy. The drones play a critical role in the inspection process, and the technology enables Hawaiian Electric to more quickly identify issues to prevent or lessen the risk of wildfires.
Drone inspectors help Hawaiian Electric reduce wildfire risk on Big Island, Maui, Oʻahu
The unmanned aerial inspectors will enable the utility company to identify problems with electrical infrastructure more quickly.
Big Island Now poll no. 57: What are your thoughts on the Public Safety Power Shutoff program?
The Public Safety Power Shutoff Program, or PSPS, started July 1.
Hawaiian Electric to host informational event on Public Safety Power Shutoff program, wildfire safety
The power company will host a free Community Resilience Fair to discuss wildfire safety.
Hawaiian Electric to launch new program as ‘last line of defense’ against wildfires
Just as its name suggests, the Public Safety Power Shutoff program, which launches July 1 in high risk areas on four islands incuding the Big Island, involves preemptively shutting off power in locations at high risk of fire, where high winds, low humidity and dry or drought conditions are forecast.
