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

Customers still urged to prepare for possible shutoffs

Release Date: 8/2/2025

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HONOLULU, Aug. 2, 2025 (7 p.m.) - As the National Weather Service has extended the Red Flag Warning through 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, for leeward portions of all Hawaiian islands and interior sections of Hawaii Island, Hawaiian Electric urges customers to still prepare for potential power shutoffs in high-risk areas through tomorrow.

While power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk, Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor the threat from high winds and drought conditions and may proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk as part of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program.

PSPS determinations can change at any time based on weather conditions. 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 you can prepare

• Safety is always Hawaiian Electric's top priority. We urge customers to make it their top priority, too:
• Check emergency equipment such as flashlights and lanterns (make sure they are operational and buy extra batteries), emergency generators, battery-operated radios and light sticks.
• If you plan to use a portable generator, make sure it is placed in a well-ventilated area outside the home, and be sure to carefully follow all instructions in the manufacturer's manual.
• Turn your refrigerator and freezer to their coldest settings. If power goes out, this will keep food fresher longer.
• Turn off and unplug any unnecessary electrical equipment, especially sensitive electronics. If an outage occurs, this will prevent damage to the equipment from surges when power is restored.
• Don't venture out in the dark, because you might not see a downed power line that could be energized and dangerous; avoid standing water and debris.
• If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and dangerous. Stay at least 30 feet or more away from all power lines. Warn others to stay away. For emergency assistance call 911. For Hawaiian Electric, call our Trouble Line:
  • Oahu: 1-855-304-1212
  • Hawaii Island: 1-855-304-9191
  • Maui County: 1-855-304-8181

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.