HEI - Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc.

11/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/16/2024 14:08

10 a.m. Update: Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk

10 a.m. Update: Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk

Public Safety Power Shutoff still possible through afternoon

Release Date: 11/16/2024

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HONOLULU, Nov. 16, 2024 (10 a.m.) - With the National Weather Service's red flag warning in effect for leeward communities through 4 p.m. today, Hawaiian Electric remains ready to proactively shut off power, if necessary, as part of its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program. Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk, however PSPS determinations can change at any time based on weather conditions.

Please be advised that outages not related to the company's PSPS program could occur due to other conditions.

What we're doing

  • Deploying observers to monitor conditions and look out for any fire risks
  • Pre-positioning Hawaiian Electric crews and their equipment to speed restoration
  • Coordinating with state and county emergency response officials
  • Urging customers to prepare for possible power outages with safety as their top priority

PSPS Process

  • If power is shut off, it will remain off so long as hazardous weather conditions persist.
  • When the weather improves, power lines must be inspected and any damage must be repaired before service can be restored. This may involve ground crews and aerial inspections using helicopters and drones.
  • This process may result in extended outages lasting several hours, possibly even days depending on the location and extent of any damage.

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