Hawaiian Electric Launches Public Safety Power Shutoff Program to Enhance Wildfire Safety
Posted on May 29, 2024 in Hot Topics, Main
We’re committed to keeping your community safe.
Hawaiian Electric is launching a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program starting July 1st. This means they may turn off power in high-risk wildfire areas during extreme weather conditions. While this may create hardships for affected customers, PSPS aims to prevent wildfires caused by downed power lines.
Here’s what you need to know:
- The program starts in high-risk areas on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui, and Molokai.
- You’ll be notified in advance of a potential shutoff through news releases, social media, outage maps, and updates to website. However, if weather conditions change suddenly, shutoff may occur with little or no notice.
- Outages may last several hours or days depending on location, weather conditions and repairs needed.
- If you have special medical needs that require electricity, be sure to register with Hawaiian Electric for advanced notifications at hawaiianelectric.com/PSPS.
Stay informed:
- Visit Hawaiian Electric’s PSPS website: hawaiianelectric.com/PSPS
- Call their PSPS hotline: 1-844-483-8666 (toll-free)
We encourage you to prepare for potential outages by:
- Having a backup plan for powering essential medical equipment.
- Assembling an emergency kit with food, water, and medications.
- Identifying a charging station for your phone in case of a long outage.
For more detailed information, please visit https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/safety-and-outages/wildfire-safety/public-safety-power-shutoffs.