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What is a PSPS?

During high-risk wildfire weather conditions, PSE will take proactive steps to ensure safety while balancing the reliable delivery of energy to our communities. One tool we may use is temporarily shutting off power lines to help prevent wildfires from starting. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), and it’s a measure of last resort to keep you and your community safe.

What you should know:

  • PSE will communicate with impacted customers in advance of and during a PSPS.
  • PSPS could be used anywhere in PSE’s service area if a combination of dangerous conditions are forecast, however, customers in areas at higher risk for wildfire are more likely to experience PSPS.
  • PSE will consider PSPS when weather and fire experts forecast dangerous conditions, including strong winds, very dry vegetation, and low humidity.
  • We will only restore power when it is safe to do so – after the weather has passed and crews can inspect the impacted power lines and make any needed repairs. This could take several days if damaging winds occur, and we want you to be prepared.
  • What to expect – from a PSPS ‘watch’ to power restoration

  • How to get PSPS updates

  • How to prepare for PSPS

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