Hawaiian Electric is closely watching weather conditions across Maui and Hawaii Island as they evaluate the possibility of implementing Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) to prevent wildfire risks. The utility company is urging residents and businesses in affected areas to prepare for potential planned outages during high-risk weather conditions.
- Hawaiian Electric is actively monitoring parts of Maui and Hawaii Island for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs as a wildfire prevention measure (Maui Now)
- PSPS events involve planned power outages during high-risk weather conditions to reduce the chance of utility equipment sparking wildfires (Hawaii News Now)
- Residents and businesses in monitored areas are being urged to prepare emergency plans and supplies in case power shutoffs become necessary (Maui Now)
- The utility company continues to assess weather patterns and grid conditions to determine if and when shutoffs might be implemented (Maui Now)
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