To: Board of Supervisors
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: July 9, 2019
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Carmel J. Angelo |
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463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Nash Gonzalez |
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463-4441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 1 Hour |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Regarding the New Safety Initiative, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Program and an Update Regarding the County’s Associated Preparation
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept presentation from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) regarding the new safety initiative, Public Safety Power Shutoff Program (PSPS) and receive update regarding the County’s associated preparation.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
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Summary of Request:
Given the continued and growing threat of extreme weather and wildfires, and as an additional precautionary measure following the 2017 and 2018 wildfires, PG&E is expanding and enhancing their Community Wildfire Safety Program to further reduce wildfire risks. Beginning with the 2019 wildfire season, PG&E will be expanding their Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program to include all electric lines that pass through high fire-threat areas for both distribution and transmission lines. Customers in in high fire-threat areas are more likely to be affected, a public safety power outage could impact many communities throughout Mendocino County. Attached is the Power Point handout from PG&E. Additonally, the County has been actively working on various measures in order to prepare for the impending power loss throughout the County. Attached is a summary of the activies to date, as well as a summary of ongoing plans for preparedness.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not receive presentation; provide direction as appropriate.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Lindsey Dunham, Deputy Clerk I |
Final Status:No Action Taken |
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Date: July 11, 2019 |
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