Biz ‘Bite:’ Idaho Power prepares for fire season

IBR Staff//June 16, 2022

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Idaho Power has announced it is preparing for the upcoming fire season with measures designed to protect the grid and reduce the risk of wildfires, such as by:

Wrapping wood poles with fire-resistant mesh
Upgrading poles, conductors and switches
Adding spark-prevention equipment to power lines in highest-risk areas
Monitoring and clearing vegetation around power lines

Additionally, the company has developed a wildfire mitigation plan. This is the first year the document includes a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Plan, according to the announcement. PSPS events are last-resort proactive outages in case extreme weather heightens fire risk in certain areas.

Customers can help, too:

Update contact information so Idaho Power can connect in emergencies
Put together an outage kit, and prepare for unique circumstances like medical needs and watering livestock

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