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24/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 25/08/2024 06:23

Update: Hawaiian Electric monitoring storm, Public Safety Power Shutoff no longer considered

Update: Hawaiian Electric monitoring storm, Public Safety Power Shutoff no longer considered

Release Date: 8/24/2024

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HONOLULU, Aug. 24, 2024 - Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor the approach of Tropical Storm Hone and for signs of hazardous conditions. Crews are responding to storm-related outages on Hawaii 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, Hawaiian Electric has determined that a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) will no longer be considered as a safety measure at this time. 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 our Trouble Line:

  • Oahu: 1-855-304-1212
  • Hawaii: (808) 969-6666
  • Maui: (808) 871-7777
  • Molokai: 1-877-871-8461

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