Technology
Using Advanced Technology for Wildfire Safety
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, the need for greater wildfire mitigation is more important than ever. The heartbreaking wildfires and windstorms in January only emphasize that fact. “The January wildfires underscore the importance of mitigation plans and the need for continuous and evolving tools to maintain infrastructure resiliency,” said Steven Powell, president and CEO […]
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, the need for greater wildfire mitigation is more important than ever. The heartbreaking wildfires and windstorms in January only emphasize that fact.
“The January wildfires underscore the importance of mitigation plans and the need for continuous and evolving tools to maintain infrastructure resiliency,” said Steven Powell, president and CEO of Southern California Edison. “While you can’t eliminate wildfire risk, we continue to invest in new and innovative solutions to bring us as close to zero as possible.”
To protect communities, SCE is integrating advanced technologies that increase its wildfire prevention abilities and outlined these tools in its updated Wildfire Mitigation Plan. In the updated plan, current programs are being expanded and several new pilot programs will launch to help enhance wildfire safety.