FortisBC to Host South Okanagan Info Sessions on Power Shutoff Plan
The utility says the plan would cut feeder lines in rural areas during extreme fire weather and adds four more lines near several communities.
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FortisBC to explain power shutoff plans at meetings in Okanagan, West Kootenay - Creston Valley Advance
FortisBC will address its plan to pre-emptively cut power to communities during wildfire-prone weather conditions at public meetings in Ymir, Osoyoos and Kaleden this month. The electricity provider says its Public Safety Power Shutoff plan is meant to prevent power lines in high-risk areas from starting wildfires. FortisBC considers shutoffs when there is an extreme fire weather rating in place as well as sustained wind speeds of greater than 7…
FortisBC to explain power shutoff plans at meetings in Okanagan, West Kootenay - Nakusp Arrow Lakes News
FortisBC will address its plan to pre-emptively cut power to communities during wildfire-prone weather conditions at public meetings in Ymir, Osoyoos and Kaleden this month. The electricity provider says its Public Safety Power Shutoff plan is meant to prevent power lines in high-risk areas from starting wildfires. FortisBC considers shutoffs when there is an extreme fire weather rating in place as well as sustained wind speeds of greater than 7…
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