HECO Potential Rolling Power Outages

As of July 31, 2024, HECO has sent out a CONSERVATION ALERT and stated "Due to a shortage of generation capacity, Hawaiian Electric may be forced to turn off power to selected areas of Oahu beginning at about 6 p.m." and it may possibly take 3 days.

If needed, the approximately 30-minute outages will rotate through the following areas in this order:

• Waipahu, sections of Pearl City, Kunia, Ewa Beach
• Waiawa, Crestview, Mililani, Kunia, Waimalu, Upper Kipapa areas
• Pearl City, Waimalu
• Majority of leeward areas
• Lower Kalihi, sections of Upper Kalihi
• Kakaako
• Sections of Kahala
• Sections of Kaimuki and Kapahulu
• Majority of Kaimuki, sections of Kapiolani Boulevard and Waikiki
• University of Hawaii Manoa campus, Manoa
• Nuuanu and School Street area

For more information, go HECO's website or click here.

Some tips and precautions that you can do are:

BEFORE the scheduled power outage:

• Turn "OFF" and unplug all sensitive equipment.
• For refrigerator or freezer, take all necessary measures to protect perishable items. Ensure that the appliance doors are completely closed to maintain proper insulation.
• Prepare flashlights or other sources of light to help you see in the dark.

DURING the scheduled power outage:

• Keep your refrigerator or freezer CLOSED to prevent food spoilage. Or minimize the amount of times you open it.
• Conserve battery life: limit the use of your phone or other electronics.

AFTER the scheduled power outage:

• Check your food before cooking or consuming.
• Inspect your equipment and gradually turn on essential items.