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disaster planning Apr 2, 2025 5 min

Planned blackouts to fight fires are becoming more common

Unlike regular power failures, which on average last only about two hours while a piece of broken equipment is repaired, a PSPS lasts until weather conditions improve, which could be days.

The Pony Complex Fire burns behind an electric power facility near Mountain Home in August. (FILE PHOTO: IDAHO POWER)
disaster planning Jan 28, 2025 5 min

Computer simulations could help save lives and avoid chaos during evacuations

Confusion is common in the face of disasters, and it underscores the need for communities and individuals to be prepared.


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