Hearings slated on utility public-safety power shut-offs

The California Public Utilities Commission will hold a remote public briefing Monday, Aug. 10, regarding utility officials’ preparations for the possibility of public-safety power shut-offs in the San Diego area during times of high wildfire risk.

Officials with the state agency will be joined on a “virtual dais” by representatives of San Diego Gas & Electric, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and Cal Fire during the discussion, according to CPUC public affairs.

While a quorum of commissioners and their staff may attend the briefing – which will be streamed online at http://www.adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc – no official actions will be taken, according to the state utility agency.

There will be 30 minutes for public comment at the briefing. Citizens interested in participating can do so via a call-in number, 800-857-1917 with passcode 9899501.

Comparable hearings also are scheduled with representatives of Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 11 and 13, respectively.