Lane Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Update
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Lane Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Update

ByTom Atkinson

Information regarding our PSPS Protocol and Emergency Resources Lane Electric’s service territory continues to remain under an excessive heat warning through Saturday at 10pm. The National Weather Service recently issued a Red Flag Warning across the Central Cascades Range from 11am today through 10pm Friday. In addition, evacuation notices in conjunction with the Middle Fork Complex Fire…

EWEB Commissioners to Hold Upriver Meeting June 15
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EWEB Commissioners to Hold Upriver Meeting June 15

ByTom Atkinson

Source: EWEB.org On June 15, EWEB Commissioners will host a series of presentations for McKenzie Valley customers along with a general question and answer session. The presentations will begin at 6 p.m. at the McKenzie Fire & Rescue Training Center in Leaburg. The meeting will take place rain or shine. This meeting is for the…

EWEB Commissioners Meeting at the Leaburg Fire Station – June 15th at 6pm
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EWEB Commissioners Meeting at the Leaburg Fire Station – June 15th at 6pm

ByTom Atkinson

EWEB Commissioners are making plans for the scheduled “Upriver” meeting at the Leaburg Fire Station June 15th at 6pm  All Commissioners and the General Manager are planning to attend.  Covid-19 constraints will be in effect and there are no snacks or beverages planned.  Current agenda topics are: Watershed status and Investments Programs for McKenzie Valley…

FEMA Awards Eugene Water and Electric Board More than $1.1 Million
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FEMA Awards Eugene Water and Electric Board More than $1.1 Million

ByTom Atkinson

FEMA Awards Eugene Water and Electric Board More than $1.1 Million to Harden Utilities Against Disaster SALEM, Ore. – Under the state-administered federally funded Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) will receive more than $1.1 million in federal grant money to strengthen electrical distribution lines against future wildfires. This project…

Public Safety Power Shutoff Events
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Public Safety Power Shutoff Events

ByTom Atkinson

Source: LaneElectric.com Overview A Public Safety Power Shutoff, also called a PSPS, occurs in response to severe weather. We turn off power to help prevent wildfire and keep our community safe. Multiple factors are considered when deciding to turn off your power, and we take the decision very seriously. How a PSPS is Determined: We…