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Wildfire Safety Division, California Public Utilities Commission
Strategy to reduce utility-related wildfire risk. Contains information on the drivers of utility wildfires and the current state of utility wildfire mitigation in California. Identifies priorities actions, metrics to enable utility improvement, and more. Focused on California, but can provide a good example nationwide.
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Energy.gov
Grants for electric gid operators, electricity storage operators, electricity generators, transmission owners and operators, distribution provides, fuel suppliers, states and Tribes to prevent outages and enhance the resilience of the electric grid. Eligible activities reduce the risk of wildfire ignition and reduce the impact of power disruptions.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
This handy guide details a variety of concrete tasks and exercises that will help your organization understand how to prepare for and respond to a wildfire event. Part of America’s PrepareAthon resources.
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California-based utilities
This website provides resources for Californians who receive their power through Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, and SDGE. The website also includes training materials, communications tools, utility contact information and more. A good example of consolidated information for consumers.
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The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Quick tips for preparing your business and employees for wildfires, working with responders, and purchasing equipment.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
This page offers a useful overview of the latest research, news and updates from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Research Division. Their work relates to how fire interacts with the built and natural environments as well as fire safety engineering, fire fighting, fire investigation, and more.
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Luis Puigcerver, Michael Anderson, Brian McGowan
A resource for utility companies looking to minimize the impact of wildlife on power grids and, in doing so, reduce wildfire risk and increase reliability.
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PG&E
This resource provides an example of one utility’s work to harden the electric system. Work includes undergrounding of lines, installation of resilient poles and wider cross-arms, replacement of bare powerlines, and more.
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EPA
Tools and guidance to support drinking water and wastewater utility preparedness and response.
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US Environmental Protection Agency
This site has tools and resources to support drinking water and wastewater utilities before, during and after a disaster. Resources includes checklists, communication plans, wildfire resilience planning, decontamination resources, and informations about remediation.
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