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APS describes wildfire mitigation steps, explains how public safety power shutoffs would be triggered
Summary
Arizona Public Service told Chino Valley Council it uses vegetation clearing, drone and infrared patrols, fault indicators, fire‑wrapped poles and AI cameras to reduce wildfire risk and outlined how a no‑reclose public safety power shutoff would be implemented and communicated to customers.
Arizona Public Service representatives told the Chino Valley Town Council on April 14 that the utility has stepped up a range of wildfire‑mitigation measures and described how a public safety power shutoff (PSPS) would be carried out if risk reaches a high preparedness level.
Frank Sanderson of APS, addressing the council, said the company balances reliability with public safety and has expanded inspections, vegetation clearing and technology to detect hazards. "Reliability is very important to APS. We pride ourselves in when you flip the switch, the light turns on. The one thing that is more important than that is the safety of our customers and communities," Sanderson said.
Sanderson reviewed operational…
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