Avista, Public Safety Power Shutoff
Avista implements first Public Safety Power Shutoff amid wildfire risks
A surprise Avista power outage left 1,500 Spokane residents without electricity as part of a wildfire prevention measure amid high wind concerns.
Avista initiates first public safety power outage for over 1,500 customers on windy Sunday
Also wary of new fire starts, Avista Utilities shut off power to about 1,500 customers in the Indian Trail Neighborhood on Sunday afternoon. The service provider utilized a last-resort public safety mechanism to cut power during extreme wildfire risk conditions as a preemptive measure to avoid fire starts from power lines.
Avista restores power to Indian Trail residents after power shutoff
Avista Utilities have put in a Public Safety Power Shutoff in the Indian Trail area following weather advisories.
Avista implements power shut off in Indian Trail due to high fire risk and strong winds
Avista Utilities announced on Facebook that a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) was implemented in the Indian Trail area of Spokane County due to high fire risk and strong winds on Sunday afternoon.
Avista implements planned power shut off in Spokane County
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- Avista cut power to the Indian Trail area of Spokane County on Sunday afternoon. Around 3 p.m. on September 29, Avista Utilities confirmed they implemented a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and cut power to the Indian Trail area due to strong winds and high fire risks.
Map: Where PG&E public safety power shutoffs are likely in California
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. announced that 13 counties, including Butte and Colusa, will likely experience public safety power shutoffs.
HECO discusses new Public Safety Power Shutoff program to help prevent wildfires
HECO's Darren Pai discusses new Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program, which are proactive power shutoffs to help prevent wildfires when certain conditions arise.
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Avista cuts power to Spokane County as protective measure against wildfire
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UPDATE: PG&E restores power to most Shasta County customers after public safety shutoff
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Public Safety Power Shutoff In Place for Refugio Area on Gaviota Coast
The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management said Sunday morning that the utility company instituted the Public Safety Power Shutoff for the Refugio area of the Gaviota Coast.
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A PG&E PSPS power shutoff may occur Monday in North State counties
CALIFORNIA – Approximately 13,500 Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) customers could lose power due to a public safety power ...