Red Flag Warning, Hawaiian Electric Monitors Wildfire Risk
Summary
Hawaiian Electric issued an 8:00 a.m. update on August 1, 2025, advising that it continues to monitor Red Flag Warning conditions for leeward portions of all Hawaiian islands and interior sections of Hawai'i Island through 6 p.m. The company may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program to proactively shut off power in high-risk wildfire communities if necessary to protect public safety.
What changed
Hawaiian Electric issued an operational update advising that Red Flag Warning conditions remain in effect for leeward portions of Hawaiian islands through 6 p.m. on August 1, 2025. The utility is monitoring weather conditions and may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff program to proactively de-energize power lines in communities with high wildfire exposure.
Affected residents in leeward and interior island areas should monitor Hawaiian Electric communications for potential PSPS notifications and plan for possible outages. The public is advised to stay at least 30 feet away from any downed power lines, which should be treated as energized and dangerous, and to call 911 or Hawaiian Electric's Trouble Line for emergencies. The company will provide updates through its website, social media channels, and mobile app.
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Release: 8:00 a.m. Update: Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor wildfire risk conditions
August 1, 2025 at 12:52 pm
Share HONOLULU, Aug. 1, 2025 – Hawaiian Electric continues to closely monitor weather conditions particularly for leeward portions of all Hawaiian islands and interior sections of Hawai‘i Island where a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. If necessary to protect public safety, Hawaiian Electric may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff program to proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk.
Outages that are not related to the company’s PSPS program could still occur due to high winds or other conditions. Any outages occurring as of this news release are not PSPS-related.
For more information and maps, call Hawaiian Electric’s PSPS hotline at 1-844-483-8666 toll-free or go to hawaiianelectric.com/PSPS.
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:
- Oʻahu: 1-855-304-1212
- Hawaiʻi 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 To receive emergency outage alerts from Hawaiian Electric, sign up at hawaiianelectric.com/PSPS.
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