Oregon officials urge preparedness amid expected power outages in high-risk fire areas

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- With the 2024 wildfire season underway, Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is encouraging people to prepare for possible power outages - some of which may even be implemented by power companies to prevent fires or protect those fighting them.

Public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) - in which the power is shut off by utility companies in high fire-risk areas - have been utilized in Oregon a few times in the last couple years. This is mostly because...