Wildfire Prevention & Preparedness with PSE

Puget Sound Energy’s Wildfire Mitigation and Response Program takes a comprehensive approach to addressing the evolving risk of wildfires to help keep customers and communities safe.

Public Safety Power Shutoff

During high-risk wildfire weather conditions, PSE may temporarily shut off power lines in some areas 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.

Power lines with fire in background

Medical Life Support

Customers with Medical Life Support status noted in their PSE account will receive earlier notification of PSPS, when possible, via phone call, in addition to regular customer alerts.

PSE cannot guarantee uninterrupted utility service, and we strongly encourage customers with medical needs to create an emergency plan and consider investing in a backup power source to be prepared for outages and emergencies.

  • Wildfire prevention and preparedness

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  • Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)

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  • Vegetation management and wildfire risk

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  • Preparing for medical needs during a PSPS

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