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Home My WebLink AboutPSE Wildfire PresentationWi ldfi re Risk Manag Puget Sound Energy 4 Garryn Vande Griend Local Govern ment Affairs May 2026 PUGET SOUND FNFR6T Wi ldfi re Risk Management Program a lnvesting in projects to strengthen our infrastructure a Utilizing real-time data and new technologies to enhance our situational awareness a Operating the electric system more conservatively during wildfire season to keep communities safe a Partnering with emergency responders, local organizations and our customers to build more resilient communities Read PSE's Wildfire Mitigation Plan: PSE.comMildfire WILDFIRE RISK IIAI{AGETIEI{T Grid strengthening investments Wildlire safe operations Situational awareness Com mun ity engagement Working yedr-round to reduce wi ldfi re risk Strengthening the grid Replacing and upgrading equipment, including replacing poles, installing "tree wire" and strategically undergrounding power I i nes. Vegetation management Trimming or removing hazardous trees and vegetation that grows too close to power lines, annually on high-risk lines. Pre-season patrols and maintenance Inspecting high-risk lines annually to identify damage that may have occurred during winter storm season and perform maintenance before wildfire season. 3April 2026 2026 PSE electric system risk bands (hased on Technosylva "High Fire Threat" index) : ItJ f; PSE Conductor Risk Band m \.i1n, ,"11iy - I r.v. l,'&ar.raif: * l-,t,?t,lj.t *flt' L" {) t -?:t Wildfire Risk Management Kittitas County Priority Lines 2026 I -{ \-"'* Llgtrtff lY r ?r L 11 iuft .itrifte:n lt [.|I I 'r"Illi I )ail 1" -::::-v T Wildfire Risk Management Gommunity Profile Kittitas County E 1 O Hignway 903: -2.5 miles in Ronald and 0.83 miles in Roslyn @ Denmark Road: -0.36 miles @ Cooke Canyon Road: -3.6 miles @ Thorp Prairie Road: -1.84 miles @ Woodes & Steele Road: -0.9 milesa",n- 'o-eb0, o. "1,*ir aB 6g @88 E *:.*i, 'E' ': i;1;. 4'-1"' go.o Situational Awareness Grid Strengthening ' 15 weather stations . 7 Pano Al smoke-detecting cameras . 298 Gridscopes . 3.8 miles of undergrounding in 2025 . >800 miles of wildfire priority patrols in2025 . -$20M ot2025 Grid Strengthening investment in Kittitas County {j ';1; - '$.."p*' . " ,^ .{.r E q6 Recent Wildfire Project Highlights ; E @ Priority Distribution Circuit Priority Transmission Line Smoke-detecting Camera Weather Station Planned Project Highlight Legend o PSE Pano cameras (Gentral Washington) SCettlC fl{.ltrerc *t rtnr (crt t"r( \I.:"' t. I Existing FJ;B S,ffi Existing, viewshed I Planned Planned, viewshed Elicri:o.Jnt 7 i'"',( r t l.'i, i l x r- ,1 l. I ?9 I Seattle I I Ie qII I ",;6,;",*rt(l.rl il.lr'l Io h aqt 1,11 rrr I I II II s I v I eIIq I i.t .i ? a PSE weather stations Kittitas Gounty Undergrounding Projects 2026 I W dfi re safe operations PSE wildfire season declaration A timeframe with increased potential for wildfire activity where PSE operates the grid more conservatively to reduce wildfire risk. Enhanced Powerline Settings (EPS) Changing automated settings to help prevent sparks, which turns power off faster when there is a potential hazard in the line (like a tree branch). Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Proactively shutting power off during critical fire weather conditions to prevent wildfires. Ia I a 10 Enhanced Powerl ine Settings (EPS) a During high-risk conditions, PSE uses Enhanced Powerline Settings on targeted lines to make the electric system more sensitive to potential hazards, such as a tree branch touching a line. a EPS keeps you safer by turning power off faster to prevent sparks, but you may experience unplanned power outages when these settings are in place. a Any resulting outages are unplanned and are different than a Public Safety Power Shutoff, where PSE shuts power off proactively in advance of severe weather. a Check the Outage Map for more information or to report a power outage. 11 Public Safety Power Shutoff rb trl tr g Goal: First notification 2 days before a shutoff begins Automated call, text and/or email updates (based on account preference) Watch Warning Medical Life Support customers receive enhanced communications Find updates on our Outage Map or at PSE.com/Alerts Wildlire rislr corditions identilled Partner agencies, local nnedie nofffied PounrEhstoff warning isoued to cusfomgrg 48 hours bafore Wildfirc rislr condrTio ns increasing Festored PSE resfores power affer fhe weafher event passes and line inspections are complete lmminent PSF shufs off powEr ffiSl 4 hours before ln itiated Poler renrains off untif the weatfier evefif passes ttr updafes sent ev*ry 12 hours Weatfierfrrem ;$Wildfrre risk decreasing 12 PSPS emergency response partner coordination a Department of Commerce-led briefing with emergency response partners. a Partner alerts and ongoing updates to fire districts, critical facilities, local governments, and community support organizations. a Twice daily Situation Reports throughout the event. a Coordination with Emergency Management offices and other first responders on potential public safety issues and locations for PSE Gommunity Resource Genters. 13 sisri lrts.,"i' uss o Customers with Life Support status noted in their PSE account will receive phone calls from Gustomer Care, in addition to regular customer notifications, in advance of a PSPS t Learn more about Life Support status eligibility and how to apply: PSE.com/Medical o Life Support Status is not a guarantee of service, and we strongly encourage customers to have an emergency plan in place and consider backup power for critical equipment lf you have critical medical equipment at home that relies on electricity, please contact PSE Customer Care at 1-888-225-5773 to learn the steps for adding Life Support status to your account. e ruGfT sOutvogrufrcv 14 Be prepared Update your info Make sure your PSE account contact information is up to date and sign up for Life Support status if you qualify by calling 1-888-225-5773 Have a plan and supplies Create and practice a family emergency plan, build an emergency kit, and learn how to prepare when a PSPS is possible at PSE.com/PSPS Find outage updates Visit our outage map at PSE.com/Outages to see potential shutoffs, current power outages, estimated times for restoration, or to report an outage s ruGfT 5OUND ETfRGY 15 l{ Prepa Take steps now to prepare for wildfire season! a Sign up for county emergency alerts and learn more about neighborhood or community emergency response plans a Be aware of fire weather warnings, burning restrictions, and any current fire activity or evacuation orders I Find resources for emergency preparedness: Redcross.org a Maintain trees and other vegetation on your property and report danger trees near power lines to a PSE Arborist: PSE.com/Trees t Get your free Wildfire Ready Plan and take action to make your home and community more resilient: Wi ldfi reReady. 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