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Hawaiian Electric ends Public Safety Power Shutoff watch with improving weather conditions
With weather conditions improving, Hawaiian Electric ended its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island ...
HECO ends Public Safety Power Shutoff, restores power to Upcountry Maui customers
Due to the threat of wildfires from high winds and dry conditions, HECO activated its Public Safety Power Shutoff program at ...
Big Island Now4d
Water service could be impacted by potential Public Safety Power Shutoff as Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor wildfire risk
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply reminds the public that water service could be impacted if power is disrupted or ...
HECO customers grateful for power shutoff program
Hawaiian Electric activated its Public Safety Power Shutoff program for the first time on Sunday because of the elevated ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser13hOpinion
Editorial: Fire efforts solid, but more to do
Scattered gusts of wind blowing up to 30 miles per hour, and the dry conditions that can turn a spark into wildfire. That’s ...
Maui Now7d
8:30 a.m. Update: Public Safety Power Shutoff restoration completed for 330 Upcountry Maui customers
A Hawaiian Electric employee inspects power lines. Vigilance is important when wildfires can happen suddenly and without ...
Maui Now5d
8 a.m. Update: Power remains on in areas with high exposure to wildfire risk
A Hawaiian Electric employee inspects power lines. Vigilance is important when wildfires can happen suddenly and without ...
Hawai‘i Public Radio6d
Oʻahu residents urged to store water ahead of possible power outages
As summer brings hotter, drier weather, state and county officials are urging residents to get ready for wildfires. HPR's ...
KITV 4 Island News6d
Maui power restored after wildfire risk prompts shutoff
MAUI, Hawaii (Island News) – Hawaiian Electric has proactively shut off power to about 330 customers in Upcountry Maui due to ...