Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)

August 01, 2024

What is a PSPS?

During fire season there may be emergencies or weather conditions that prompt electric utilities to turn off the power to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Could a PSPS affect you this summer?

It is not likely, but it’s important to be prepared. A PSPS is not part of our wildfire mitigation plan. However, there is a small chance that Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) could shut off the transmission lines that serve us. 

What will happen during a Power Shutoff?

In a high fire risk situation, BPA would shut off the transmission lines that deliver electricity to our substations. As a result, Salem Electric members would be without power. Learn how you can be prepared.

 

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