Green said that 500 hotel rooms were being made available for displaced locals and an additional 500 rooms will be set aside for workers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency who are aiding in the recovery. “Even in places where this has been used, it is controversial and it’s not universally accepted,” she said.Īs the utility worked to fully restore power, evacuees were expected to begin moving into hotels Monday evening. She also noted that shutting off power in the fire area would have knocked out water pumps. Kimura said many factors go into a decision to cut power, including the impact on people who rely on specialized medical equipment. Hawaiian Electric has faced criticism for not shutting off power as strong winds buffeted a parched area under high risk for fire. It’s not clear whether the utility’s equipment played any role in igniting the flames. Inc., Maui’s power provider, will cooperate with the state and do its own investigation, President and CEO Shelee Kimura said. Green said the attorney general’s office is reviewing decisions related to the fires.
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