May Fire Council featured a talk by La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) VP of Distributions, Jerry Sutherlin

Jerry discussed the concept of implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). What is PSPS?

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is a wildfire mitigation tool that is used by utility companies to limit the risk of wildfire ignition due to downed equipment or debris. This is a common mitigation practice used during hot, dry, and windy conditions when fire risk is high. The intention behind a PSPS is to keep our communities safe. A map showing the distribution of areas affected will be available on LPEA’s website.