7 p.m. Update: Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk

7 p.m. Update: Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk

Public Safety Power Shutoff still possible as fire weather conditions extend into the weekend

Release Date: 8/1/2025

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HONOLULU, Aug. 1, 2025 - Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk. However, with the Red Flag Warning for leeward portions of all Hawaiian islands and interior sections of Hawaii Island extended into late Saturday, Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor the threat from high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions. The company may still proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk as part of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program.

The criteria for determining a shutoff are persistent drought conditions, wind gusts 45 mph and higher, and relative humidity below 45%. The company analyzes data from weather stations and cameras near its infrastructure in high-risk areas with potential for fire spread. Wind gusts can be stronger in higher elevations than in residential areas.

Outages that are not related to the company's PSPS program could still occur due to high winds and other conditions.

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.

How to stay informed

Hawaiian Electric will provide updates 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

You also have the option to sign up to receive emergency outage alerts from Hawaiian Electric at hawaiianelectric.com/PSPS.