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6. A.
Regular BOS Meeting
Meeting Date:
04/16/2024
Submitted By:
Michael O'Driscoll, Deputy County Manager
Department:
Administration Services
Information
Request/Subject
APS (Arizona Public Service Company) representatives will present information regarding to its 2024 wildfire mitigation efforts including the addition of a new Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) plan. Beginning in May, APS may call PSPS events in rare circumstances and limited areas to prevent the electric system from starting or contributing to a wildfire through a downed wire or inadvertent spark. APS will outline the plan specifics including customer support offered in conjunction with Gila County Emergency Management during a PSPS event.
Background Information
APS representatives will present information regarding to its 2024 wildfire mitigation efforts including the addition of a new Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) plan. Beginning in May, APS may call PSPS events in rare circumstances and limited areas to prevent the electric system from starting or contributing to a wildfire through a downed wire or inadvertent spark. APS will outline the plan specifics including customer support offered in conjunction with Gila County Emergency Management during a PSPS event.
Evaluation
APS representatives will present information regarding to its 2024 wildfire mitigation efforts including the addition of a new Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) plan. Beginning in May, APS may call PSPS events in rare circumstances and limited areas to prevent the electric system from starting or contributing to a wildfire through a downed wire or inadvertent spark. APS will outline the plan specifics including customer support offered in conjunction with Gila County Emergency Management during a PSPS event.
Conclusion
It would be advantageous for the Board of Supervisors and the public to receive information from APS representatives regarding APS's 2024 wildfire mitigation efforts including the addition of APS's new Public Safety Power Shutdown (PSPS) plan. During this presentation APS will also outline the plan specifics including customer support offered in conjunction with Gila County Emergency Management during a PSPS event.
Recommendation
N/A
Suggested Motion
Information/Discussion regarding Arizona Public Service Company's 2024 wildfire mitigation efforts, including the addition of a new Public Safety Power Shutdown plan.
(Carl Melford)
Attachments
Wildfire Mitigation Presentation
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