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Simi Valley directs staff to expand outreach, workshops and advocacy on power-shutoff preparedness
Summary
The City Council unanimously directed staff to broaden outreach and education for residents affected by public safety power shutoffs (PSPS), including hands-on assistance enrolling vulnerable residents in utility programs, exploring battery-backup options and continuing lobbying of utilities and the CPUC.
Simi Valley’s City Council voted unanimously Jan. 27 to expand city efforts helping residents prepare for and respond to public safety power shutoff events.
Deputy City Manager Heather Seemagayse told the council that last year’s PSPS events affected roughly 20 of the city’s 24 electric circuits at peak and an estimated 32,000 customers experienced outages for varying durations. ‘‘When PSPS events affect large portions of the community, residents experienced spoiled food, loss of phone and internet service, traffic interruptions and disruptions to businesses,’’ Seemagayse said during a presentation outlining available utility and state programs, costs for backup…
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