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Pacific Power to hold public forum in Bend about utility’s wildfire mitigation efforts

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pacific Power will host a public forum in Bend next Tuesday to discuss its efforts to protect customers and communities against the threat of wildfire.

During this conversation, company representatives will detail the important steps they take during wildfire season to keep customers and communities safe. This forum is an opportunity to learn about our comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan in Oregon. 

Topics of conversation: 

  • Our ongoing work to strengthen our system.
  • Our advanced weather monitoring capabilities.
  • Our enhanced vegetation management practices.
  • Our enhanced safety settings for wildfire season.
  • How Public Safety Power Shutoffs work – an important tool when wildfire risk makes it necessary to turn off power to ensure customer and community safety.

Event details:   

    Tuesday, June 4 – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    Worthy Brewing (Hop Mahal Room)   

    495 NE Bellevue Dr.

    Bend, OR 97701

Livestream:

https://theavdept.zoom.us/j/87191247710?pwd=UE1hcnFNNFBSZUJJZitvK285OWgvQT09

"Protecting our customers and communities while providing safe, reliable power is our highest priority," the utility said. "If you have any questions or would like to request a reasonable accommodation to attend this event, please contact us at 1-888-221-7070."

About Pacific Power

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 764,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with 2 million customers in six western states. For more information, visit www.pacificpower.net.  

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