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9 a.m. Update: Public Safety Power Shutoff still possible for parts of Maui, Hawaii Island

Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk

Release Date: 8/1/2026

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HONOLULU, Aug. 1, 2026 – Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor the threat from high winds and dry conditions and could proactively shut off power in high risk areas on Maui and Hawaii Island as part of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program. Areas of concern include West Maui, Omaopio and the Pulehu and Maalaea area in Central Maui, and South Kohala on Hawaii Island. While we have not initiated any PSPS deenergizations at the time of this news release, customers in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk should initiate their own emergency plans and prepare for the possibility of extended power outages.

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.

PSPS Process

  • If power is shut off, it will remain off so long as hazardous weather conditions persist.
  • When the weather improves, power lines must be inspected and any damage must be repaired before service can be restored. This may involve ground crews and aerial inspections using helicopters and drones.
  • This process may result in extended outages lasting several hours, possibly even days depending on the location and extent of any damage.

How to stay informed

Hawaiian Electric will provide updates frequently through the news media and the following mobile-friendly resources:

Customers can also sign up to receive emergency outage alerts from Hawaiian Electric at hawaiianelectric.com/psps.