Title
Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board receive a presentation from PG&E regarding their Community Wildfire Safety Program and related efforts.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) launched its Community Wildfire Safety Program in 2018 to increase safety for customers and communities. The Program’s focus areas include:
• Undergrounding powerlines
• Strengthening the electric grid
• Enhancing powerline safety settings
• Reducing Public Safety Power Shutoff impacts
• Conducting enhanced vegetation management
• Installing microgrids
• Utilizing innovative technologies
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
The Board should receive and file this presentation
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance, Public Safety
CONTACT
Don Ashton, Chief Administrative Officer