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Wildfire Mitigation: PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY FOR TODAY AND FUTURE GENERATIONS ELIOT JONES, SENIOR MANAGER, WILDFIRE PREVENTION PAT DILLON, FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST LEE KIOLBASA, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MANAGER KURT ALTHOF, REGIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER, EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
About Our Service Area All Liberty service areas are within the High Fire Threat District and have been designated either “Tier 2” (Elevated) or “Tier 3” (Extreme) fire risk, meaning that the possibility of wildfire is at an elevated risk. To combat this risk, Liberty developed and is currently executing an aggressive Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Background
Components of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan Vegetation Infrastructure management hardening Situational Public Safety Power awareness Shutoffs (PSPS) Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Vegetation Management Prune branches and vegetation back to a minimum of 12 feet from the high voltage power lines to ensure adequate clearance is maintained 12 Feet over the maintenance cycle period. We will notify the property owner Customers can submit a tree trimming prior to starting work via a request at 530-546-1787 doorhanger. Vegetation Management
Over the next several years, Liberty will: Replace conventional Install covered fuses with limiting conductors fuses Test and replace Enhance grid aging poles topology Infrastructure Hardening
In North Lake, Liberty is: Did you know Alert WildFire cameras are www.alertwildfire.org stationed throughout the North Lake area? Installing two new Conducting pole and weather stations other equipment inspections To learn more about weather stations, visit https://liberty.westernweathergroup.com/ Trimming at-risk trees Installing covered and other invading conductors in vegetation Meeks Bay Infrastructure Hardening
Public Safety Power Shutoffs A Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS, is a safety procedure where Liberty proactively turns off power in certain areas when and where weather conditions create a high wildfire risk. Liberty will only implement a PSPS as a last resort to protect the safety of our customers and communities. PSPS
While no one factor will determine a PSPS, Liberty coordinates with fire weather experts to monitor: Forecast sustained Low humidity levels Dry fuel conditions Red flag warnings wind and gusts Determining When to Issue a PSPS
Energy Release Component (dry fuel Wind gusts exceed 40 conditions) exceeds miles per hour 92nd percentile INITIATE PSPS PROTOCOLS Fosberg Fire Weather Index (measures speed of potential fire) exceeds 50 Determining When to Issue a PSPS
50 MPH WIND GUSTS TRANSMISSION LINES SUBSTATION 5 MPH WIND GUSTS DISTRIBUTION LINES Determining When to Issue a PSPS
The length of a PSPS will be determined on a case- by-case basis, but the power restoration process will follow a simple formula: Fire conditions improve Liberty dispatches crews to conduct safety inspections of the grid Liberty makes any needed repairs Power is restored Restoring Power After a PSPS
Timing of Notifications (when possible): The multiple factors Liberty assesses Approximately 48 hours before power is shut off before deciding to shut off power are Approximately 24 hours before power is shut off unpredictable. Therefore, customers Just before power is shut off should prepare for a scenario where a During the PSPS PSPS might need to be instituted Once power has safely been restored without 48 hours’ notice. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CUSTOMERS UPDATE THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION AND FOLLOW LIBERTY ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO RECEIVE TIMELY PSPS NOTIFICATIONS. Phone calls Texts Twitter Radio alerts Emails Facebook News And more! When and How Will I Be Notified?
Customers should consider the following to make certain their homes, businesses and families are prepared: Call 1-800-782-2506 to confirm your contact information is up to date ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Keep your important documents in a fireproof place and create password-protected digital copies AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT NATIONAL NETWORK Plan for medical needs that may be impacted by a ADAPACIFIC.ORG power shutoff CALIFORNIA FOUNDATIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS Create an emergency kit CFILC.ORG How Can I Prepare for a PSPS?
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