In applying old and new fire prevention tactics, utilities are learning to become better stewards of their service territories and of public safety at large.
Thinning the forest not only helps with power and water reliability, it also offers the added benefit of providing rural jobs, increasing infrastructure and equipment investments...
The Pacific Northwest utility is advancing its wildfire mitigation plan by hardening the grid and enhancing situational awareness with detection systems.
To achieve the lowest level of risk, some utilities like Sacramento Municipal Utility District are embracing the practice of managing vegetation to tree height.