What is CCEC Doing to Prepare?

To reduce the risk of wildfire and improve safety, CCEC is working to enhance wildfire prevention efforts. In 2021, CCEC revised and formalized a wildfire mitigation plan identifying specific practices to minimize the risk of the electric system’s involvement in a wildfire. The plan takes a comprehensive approach tailored to CCEC’s service territory.

Reducing the risk of wildfires is a major undertaking. While no one measure can remove all of the risks, we are committed to the safety of our members and their properties. 

The CCEC Wildfire Mitigation Plan includes the following elements:

Climate Assessment- 

CCEC monitors weather and fire hazard conditions daily. Our work practices and system operations are adjusted based on Coos Forest Protective Association fire levels and red flag warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

Vegetation Management- 

Crews identify the need for routine vegetation clearing through visual CCEC line inspections. Contracted tree crews complete identified vegetation work (pruning & removal) needed to ensure public safety and electric reliability as well as reduce the risk of wildfire in the CCEC service territory.

Electric System Fire Ignition Risk Assessment-

CCEC performs a physical inspection of the electric plant for potential ignition risk due to equipment type or failure.

System Hardening- 

CCEC actively forecasts and plans for opportunities to upgrade or improve the electrical system, thereby minimizing its potential to ignite a fire.

System Practices- 

CCEC trains and equips our field crews to monitor for wildfire risks. We also actively plan and forecast in advance for priority projects to mitigate fire risks.