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FortisBC discusses public safety power shut-off policy with Princeton town council
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FortisBC representatives presented a public safety power shut-off policy to the Princeton town council. The policy would turn off power to prevent wildfires, but council members expressed concerns about the impact on vulnerable residents. The policy is still in the proposal stage and would only be used in extreme weather conditions. The council will continue to discuss the policy and gather more information before making a decision.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations
What was decided (or proposed)
- unknown — Public Safety Power Shut-off Policy: The council will continue to discuss the policy and gather more information before making a decision.
FACT · Next
What comes next
- The council will continue to discuss the policy and gather more information before making a decision.
FACT · Delegations
Who spoke
- Rob Massjek and TM Sandelac from FortisBC — To discuss the public safety power shut-off policy and answer council members' questions.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected
Stakes & interests
Wildfire Prevention
The policy aims to prevent wildfires by turning off power in extreme weather conditions. However, council members expressed concerns about the impact on vulnerable residents.
Open questions
- What are the specific criteria for implementing the public safety power shut-off policy?
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