HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has issued a warning for residents who use electric or battery-powered medical devices. The warning encourages those impacted to prepare for outages as a wildfire Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1.
Power may be shut off in high-risk wildfire areas to prevent sparks from power lines, said officials.
HIEMA: Portions of state under Red Flag Warning
These Public Safety Power Shutoffs, or PSPS, may happen without much warning. Officials are asking families to have backup plans in place now.
“Families should review and update their emergency plans,” the department said. “If backup power is not available, consider relocating until power is restored.”…