Pacific Power to host customer forum on wildfire mitigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Hotline: 503-813-6018

Medford, OR (May 6, 2024) – Pacific Power will host a public forum in Central Point on Tuesday, May 7 to discuss our latest efforts to mitigate the threat of wildfire. During this conversation, company representatives will detail the important steps we 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. 

Key Topics: 

• Ongoing efforts to strengthen our system.
• Advanced weather monitoring capabilities.
• Enhanced vegetation management practices.
• Enhanced safety settings for wildfire season.
• Public Safety Power Shutoffs– an important tool when wildfire risk makes it necessary to turn off power to ensure customer and community safety.

Event details:                                                                                                                     

              Tuesday, May 7 – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

              Mace Watchable Wildlife Memorial Center at the Expo

              1 Peninger Rd., Central Point, OR

Livestream:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81129751782?pwd=FNy8LTdnewzXbBDtaSZoaJtfiSYzda.1

Protecting our customers and communities while providing safe, reliable power is our highest priority. 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.