To: Board of Supervisors
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: August 18, 2020
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Department Contact: |
Carmel J. Angelo |
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463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Steve Dunnicliff |
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463-4441 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 45 Min |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Presentation by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Regarding Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Program Preparations in the County of Mendocino 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 PG&E regarding PSPS Program preparations in the County of Mendocino; receive update regarding the County’s associated preparations.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board received similar presentations from PG&E in July and August of 2019.
Summary of Request:
As experienced by Mendocino County in 2019, if severe weather threatens a portion of the electric system, it may be necessary for PG&E to turn off electricity in the interest of public safety. These power shutoffs are known as Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). The COVID-19 pandemic creates an entirely new complexity for PSPS planning and response in 2020. PG&E will explain how they are working to make PSPS events smaller in size, shorter in length, and smarter. Additional information, including a portal to share with PG&E to update your contact information and find answers to frequently asked questions can be found online at <https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/public-safety-power-shutoff-faq.page> . Additionally, the County has been actively working on various measures in order to prepare for the potential loss of power.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not receive the presentation; provide direction to staff.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/public-safety-power-shutoff-faq.page
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk I |
Final Status:No Action Taken |
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Date: August 20, 2020 |
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