Hawaiian Electric

Celebrate National Drive Electric Week with us at Pearlridge Center during this Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at the mauka parking lot between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Come discover the benefits of driving an electric vehicle (EV). There will also be opportunities to test drive different EVs.   Check out other National Drive Electric Week events across the state during Oct. 5, 2024: • Maui: University of Hawaii Maui College Campus Charging Station, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Hawaii Island: Prince Kuhio Plaza, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Kauai: Koloa Public School Library, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.   📸: Drive Electric Hawaii

Are you ready for a disaster? Visit the South Kona Resilience Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Konawaena Elementary School cafeteria between 5 and 7 p.m. We, alongside County of Hawaii Civil Defense Agency, Police Dept County of Hawaii, Hawaii Fire Department and Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, will be providing emergency preparedness information and resources.   The first 50 attendees will individually receive 4 free MREs (meals ready-to-eat) for their emergency kit. Visit the fair and learn how to prepare your ohana for disaster and evacuations!   Vibrant Hawaiʻi

Protect your home from electrical fires by doing the following: • Do not overload electrical outlets • Do not plug heating and cooling appliances into a power strip or extension cord, always plug them directly into electrical outlets • Do not run electrical cords under rugs or blankets • Charge phones and laptops on hard surfaces, not on beds and sofas   If an electrical fire were to start, never use water to put it out. Instead, use a fire extinguisher that’s rated for electrical fires (Type C) or smother the flames with baking soda. It’s also essential to turn off the power source and avoid touching the appliance or machine to prevent electric shock.

Mahalo to this group of volunteers for helping the kitchen staff at The Institute for Human Services, Inc. on Sept. 12, 2024. They plated and served hot meals to those residing in the shelters or struggling with homelessness.

National Drive Electric Week starts today! The nationwide celebration from Sept. 27, 2024 to Oct. 6, 2024 raises awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. One way to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption is to charge with aloha. Charge with aloha means to be kind, courteous and respectful to each other when using a charging station. This can create a more pleasant EV charging experience, while decreasing wait times. Watch our quick video to learn how to charge with aloha and share these etiquette tips with other EV owners!

We are proud to support the Baldwin High School Bears surf team at their international surf competition on Oahu over the summer. Go Bears!

Before you start any digging project, whether it’s planting a tree, installing a fence, or building a deck, make sure to call 811. Hitting underground utility lines can cause serious injuries or service disruptions. The 811 service is completely free and helps you locate buried utility lines. Protect your property and avoid costly repairs by knowing where it’s safe to dig. Just call 811 a few days before you start your project, and professionals will mark the utility lines for you. Visit call811.com for more information about safe digging practices. Call Before You Dig

Our employees and their ohana walked to end Alzheimer’s at Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo during this past Saturday morning, Sept. 21, 2024. Their support at the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s charity event raised funds to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Mahalo to our volunteers and to Justin George, Alzheimer's Association®'s director of development, for organizing this charity walk to help end this disease.

Are you prepared for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff or “PSPS,” in the event of an emergency? The PSPS program is part of our wildfire strategy and our last line of defense to keep communities safe. We may preemptively shut off power in certain areas identified as high-risk during periods of strong winds and dry conditions. No single factor drives PSPS. We will carefully review a combination of criteria when determining if power should be turned off for safety. The 3 primary criteria for declaring a PSPS (keeping in mind that every situation is unique): ◆ Persistent drought conditions ◆ Wind gusts 45 mph and higher ◆ Relative humidity below 45% We’ve identified specific areas on each island that have high wildfire risk and may be subject to a PSPS. The areas were developed with information on fire history, wind data, vegetation, evacuation routes and the location of our infrastructure. To see if you live in a PSPS area, visit: https://lnkd.in/g_swNq93 For more information, visit: hawaiianelectric.com/psps.

Support your local skateshop! APB Skateshop has been supporting the local skateboarding scene since 2002. You can find them at the entrance to Chinatown at 185 N. King St. They have everything for your skateboarding needs including decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, grip tape, shoes and apparel. Skateboarding is a positive way to express yourself, release stress and get exercise. Skateboarding footage courtesy of APB Skateshop. #ShopSmall #SupportLocal