10/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2024 17:58
Release Date: 10/16/2024
KAHULUI, Oct. 16, 2024, 1:30 p.m. - Due to the immediate threat of wildfires from high winds and dry conditions, Hawaiian Electric has activated its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program and stands ready to proactively shut off power in West Maui in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk. Customers in these areas are urged to prepare to implement their own emergency plans and prepare for the power to be off at least until 6 p.m.
As of 1:30 p.m., power remains on in West Maui and Hawaiian Electric is actively monitoring wind speeds and weather conditions.
In addition, Hawaiian Electric is currently working to restore power to a non-PSPS outage in Upcountry Maui affecting approximately 150 customers.
The National Weather Service today issued a Red Flag Warning for leeward areas on all islands running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor high winds and dry conditions across the state. If necessary, Hawaiian Electric will proactively shut off power on other islands to address any immediate wildfire risks.
For more information and maps, call Hawaiian Electric's PSPS hotline at 1-844-483-8666 toll-free or go to hawaiianelectric.com/PSPS. Follow Hawaiian Electric on social media or our mobile app.
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