Hawaiian Electric is implementing comprehensive storm preparations across Maui as severe weather is expected during Super Bowl and Winter Olympics weekend. The utility company is proactively trimming vegetation, positioning emergency crews, and advising residents and visitors about potential power outages and safety protocols.
- Hawaiian Electric crews are conducting extensive tree trimming operations to prevent vegetation from interfering with power lines during high winds (Maui Now)
- The utility company has positioned emergency response teams and equipment strategically across the island to quickly address any storm-related outages (Maui Now)
- Visitors and residents can track real-time power outage information through Hawaiian Electric’s online outage map and mobile resources during severe weather events (Maui Now)
- Storm preparations are particularly critical this weekend due to the timing coinciding with major events like the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics when many visitors may be on island (Maui Now)
- Hawaiian Electric recommends having emergency supplies ready including flashlights, batteries, and backup power sources for essential devices (Maui Now)
- The company advises staying away from downed power lines and reporting outages through their official channels rather than social media (Maui Now)
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