The weather's warming up, and in Idaho, that means wildfire season is just around the corner. Every summer, wildfires threaten our forests, farms, homes and businesses – and they can cause power outages. In extreme weather conditions, these outages could last hours or even days, especially if a public safety power shutoff (PSPS) is necessary.
Here are a few ways you can prepare for wildfire-related outages: | - Update your contact information by visiting idahopower.com/contactupdate.
- Sign up for outage alerts at idahopower.com/alerts.
- If available, sign up for emergency alerts from local law enforcement, fire departments and other emergency-response agencies.
- Prepare for medical needs by using a backup generator or finding an alternate place to stay if you have electrical powered medical equipment or refrigerated medicine.
- Make a plan for feeding and watering pets and livestock in case power to your pump goes out.
| Safety and reliability are central to our mission. We work hard every day to safely deliver the energy you need – when you need it. That's why we're investing in upgrades to protect the grid and reduce the risk of wildfires by: | - Upgrading poles, wires and switches
- Increasing equipment inspections by ground and air
- Wrapping wood poles with fire-resistant mesh
- Adding spark-prevention equipment to power lines in high-risk areas
- Treating ground surrounding wood poles to keep vegetation from becoming fuel for fires
- Conducting weather forecasts during wildfire season to monitor fire risk – and adapting our operations if necessary
| Our Wildfire Mitigation Plan assesses fire risk across our service area to make sure we're operating in a safe, responsible manner. For more information, including how you can help, visit idahopower.com/wildfire. | 1221 W. Idaho St., Boise, ID 83702
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