HECO: Possible PSPS for Maui County, Hawaii Island (11am Update)

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Power remains on in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk


[November 11, 2026 – 11 a.m. Update] HONOLULU – Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor the wildfire threat from high winds and dry conditions and may proactively shut off power in high-risk areas of Maui and Hawaiʻi Island as part of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program. On Maui, areas include Westside, Mā’alaea, Upcountry and parts of Puʻunēnē, Pūlehu, and Ōmaʻopio, and the South Kohala area on Hawaiʻi Island. While we have not initiated any PSPS at the time of this news release, customers in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk are urged to initiate their own emergency plans and prepare for the possibility of extended power outages.

A National Weather Service wind advisory is in effect for Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island through 6 a.m. Thursday. Today’s weather forecasts indicate potential higher wind gusts and dropping humidity levels between noon to 8 p.m. on Maui and from 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Hawai‘i Island. Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor weather conditions across its service territories, particularly in areas where wildfire risk is elevated.

PSPS determinations can change at any time based on weather conditions. The criteria for determining a shutoff, which must be met concurrently, 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 speeds at higher elevations can be significantly stronger than those experienced in nearby communities.

 

There are currently outages in the North Kohala area affecting approximately 2,100 customers due to weather conditions in the area and not related to the PSPS program. Additional 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.

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:

 

You also have the option to sign up to receive emergency outage alerts from Hawaiian Electric at hawaiianelectric.com/psps.

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