Hawaiian Electric continues monitoring Hurricane Fausto, urges customers to review preparations

Hawaiian Electric continues monitoring Hurricane Fausto, urges customers to review preparations

Emergency preparation tips are available at hawaiianelectric.com/stormcenter

Release Date: 7/27/2026

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HONOLULU, July 27, 2026 - Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor Hurricane Fausto and urges its customers to review their emergency plans, make sure they are prepared and monitor updated forecasts on the storm.

Emergency preparation and safety tips can be found at hawaiianelectric.com/stormcenter. Detailed tips also may be found in the company's 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.

How Hawaiian Electric prepares for severe weather

• Conducts extensive training to prepare our employees to respond safely and as quickly as possible to storms and other emergencies
• Conducts outreach with federal, state and local agencies to ensure coordination of response efforts
• Prepares and strengthen our infrastructure throughout the year by:
  • Doing ongoing vegetation management
  • Inspecting and upgrading poles, power lines, transformers and other equipment
  • Conducting ongoing maintenance of generating units

How to stay informed

Hawaiian Electric communicates restoration information to customers frequently through the news media and the following mobile-friendly resources:

• Hawaiian Electric website: hawaiianelectric.com
• Twitter/X: @HwnElectric; @mauielectric; @hielectriclight
• Facebook: facebook.com/HawaiianElectric
• Mobile app: free download available on Apple App and Google Play stores