Hawaii Utility Cuts Power on Maui
Hawaii Utility Cuts Power on Maui Because of Wildfire Threat
Hawaiian Electric said it will cut power to communities on the western side of Maui as high winds and dry conditions create conditions ripe for the risk of wildfires.
Hawaiian Electric to shut off power in West Maui due to immediate threat of wildfires
HECO expects to activate its Public Safety Power Shutoff program and proactively shut off power in communities in West Maui with high exposure to wildfire risk.
HECO to activate public safety shutoff at noon in West Maui
Hawaiian Electric today says it expects to activate its Public Safety Power Shutoff program at about noon today in West Maui due to the immediate threat of wildfires from high winds and dry conditions.
Dry Winds Put West Maui On Alert For Potential Forced Power Outage
Hawaiian Electric Co. notified West Maui communities Wednesday that they could face intentional extended power outages to prevent wildfires. A Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service due to high winds and dry conditions triggered the utility to prepare to launch the Public Safety Power Shutoff program created in May,
HECO shuts off power in West Maui ahead of potential wildfire conditions
Hawaiian Electric called a Public Safety Power Shutoff event for West Maui around noon Wednesday ahead of potentially hazardous wildfire conditions. This is reportedly the first time the utility has initiated PSPS since the deadly Maui wildfires.
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