Maui Residents Breathe Sigh of Relief as Hawaiian Electric Ends Wildfire-Prevention Power Shutoffs
HECO retracted its decision to shut off power in West Maui due to a wildfire threat when conditions improved and the Red Flag Warning was cancelled.
HECO warns power could be cut off from West Maui residents at any moment due to wildfire risk
West Maui residents say the drive into Lahaina was more windy than Lahaina itself.
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.
HECO deactivates power shut-off program in West Maui
Hawaiian Electric has deactivated its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch for West Maui. HECO did not shut off power to any customers during the watch.
HECO shutting off West Maui power amidst Red Flag Warning
The leeward areas of all islands are under a Red Flag Warning until 6 p.m., according to the NWS. “Gusty trade winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels will result in fire weather concerns through the afternoon across leeward sections of all islands today.
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