Hawaiian officials ramp up bold safety measures created after devastating Maui wildfires — here's what's happening

Hawaiian officials ramp up bold safety measures created after devastating Maui wildfires — here's what's happening

As drought grips more than 70% of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian Electric is preparing emergency power shutoffs to prevent wildfires. Spectrum News reported that the company is ramping up its Public Safety Power Shutoff plan. The goal is to lower fire risk on days when dry ground and strong wind make electrical infrastructure more hazardous than usual. What's happening? Hawaiian Electric rolled out the program after the 2023 Maui wildfires. It's a preventive…