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==== Public Safety Power Shutoffs ====
==== Public Safety Power Shutoffs ====
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When temperatures are high '''''and''''' winds are high, utility companies may call a public safety power shutoff (PSPS) to proactively de-energize the grid to help prevent wildland fires. If NETs receive questions about PSPSs, we encourage volunteers to direct folks to [https://portlandgeneral.com/outages-safety/public-safety-power-shutoffs Portland General Electric's official PSPS page].
When temperatures are high '''''and''''' winds are high, utility companies may call a public safety power shutoff (PSPS) to proactively de-energize the grid to help prevent wildland fires. If NETs receive questions about PSPSs, we encourage volunteers to direct folks to [https://portlandgeneral.com/outages-safety/public-safety-power-shutoffs Portland General Electric's official PSPS page].