WA State - Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to implement strategic power shutoffs to prevent wildfires

[ATCclears]

PSE is warning customers they could turn off power in some communities during high-risk conditions. Officials said that in the event of extreme weather, they will be using a new Public Safety Power Shutoff tool to prevent power lines from igniting a flame.

"If we have critical fire weather approaching, we want to be able to strategically turn the power off ahead of that weather arriving for the safety of communities," said Ryan Murphy, the Director of Electric Operations for PSE.

Puget Sound Energy to implement strategic power shutoffs to prevent wildfires

Ahead of the wildfire season, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is putting some plans in place to prevent a fire from sparking.

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[Val1884]

Uhh just how many fires have been started by power lines in hot weather...I'll wait. Oh that's right it's govt goons an fire bugs .

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Perhaps strategic sporadic bill paying is in order for those residents.
Sometimes they pay, sometimes they don't.. you know, for wild fires.

 

[Caveman Jim]

Because it worked in California, right…

 

[Bacchus]

Puget Sound Energy should stick to gas, and leave electricity to the adults (PUD).