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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: May 7,2024 FROM: Nick Zettel, Director of
ITEIVI NO. 9.5(a) Redding Electric I7tility
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SUBJECT: 9.5(a)--Consider approval of the City of Redding Electric Utility's 2024 Wildfire
1Vliti ation Plan.
Recommendation
Approve the City of Redding Electric Utility's updated and revised 2024 Wildfire Mitigation
Plan pursuant to California Senate Bi11901.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact related to approving revisions to the 2024 Redding Electric Utility
(REU) Wildfire Mitigation P1an (WMP).
Alte�native Action
The City Council (Council) could choose not to approve the WMP revisions and provide
alternative direction to staff.
Backg�ound/Analysis
California Senate Bill 901 became law in September 2018. The law requires electric utilities with
overhead electrical infrastructure located in high fire threat zones to prepare plans and implement
wildfire mitigation efforts. The WMP requirements are codified in California Public Utilities
Code (PUC) §8387(b)(2) for local publicly owned electric utilities.
The first program in REUs WMP, the Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program, was
approved by the Council on May 7, 2019. Three additional programs, the Technology Solutions
Program, the Distribution 10-year Capital Improvement Program, and the Emergency Operations
Program, were approved on December 3, 2019, along with the plan as a whole. The Council
approved REU's 2020 Monitoring & Auditing Annual Report of Wildfire Mitigation on
December l, 2020, and the 2021 Monitoring & Auditing Annual Report of Wildfire Mitigation,
with the revised 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan on December'7, 2021.
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The 2023 WMP includes revisions and recommendations from the 2022 Wildfire Safety
Advisory Board(WSAB), including the 2022 Monitoring and Auditing Report (Appendix G). In
compliance with PUC §8387(c), the 2023 WMP was reviewed and assessed for
comprehensiveness by a qualified independent auditor, Dudek. The 2024 WMP has minor
adjustments and highlights several capital project completions and updated target dates. In
addition, the 2024 WMP includes the use of enhanced distribution system protection settings to
further reduce the risk of wildfire ignition from REU infrastructure during the fire season.
If approved, the changes made to REiJ's WMP will be incorporated and submitted for WSAB
review.
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further
action is required.
Council Prior�ity/City ManageN Goals
• Public Safety — "Work to improve a11 aspects of public safety to help people feel secure
and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding."
• Government of the 21st Century — `Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and
challenges of today's residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better
decisions today."
Attachments
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................2
A. POLICY STATEMENT.....................................................................................................2
B. PURPOSE OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN....................................................2
C. ORGANIZATION OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.......................................7
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN...........................................................8
A. MINIMIZING SOURCES OF IGNITION.........................................................................8
B. RESILIENCY OF THE ELECTRIC GRID .......................................................................8
C. WILDFIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS......................................9
D. IDENTIFYING IJNNECESSARY OR INEFFECTIVE ACTIONS................................11.
3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................. 11
A. REU GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE..............................................................................11
B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PLAN EXECUTION.................................... 11
C. COORDINATION WTTH JO1NT POLE 1NFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS..............12
D. COORDINATION WITH CITY OF REDDING DEPARTMENTS............................... 13
E. CAL OES STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM..................13
4. WILDFIRE RISK AND RISK DRIVERS.....................................................................................14
A. BACKGROUND.............................................................................................................. 14
B. ENTERPRISE SAFETY AND WILDFIRE RISK METHODOLOGY...........................15
C. SYSTEM AND OPERATIONAL RISK.......................................................................... 15
D. GEOGRAPHICAL AND CLIIVIATE RISK..................................................................... 15
E. CPUC HIGH FIRE THREAT DISTRICTS ..................................................................... 18
5. WILDFIRB PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS.................................................18
A. STRATEGI'-VEGETATION MANAGElV1ENT............................................................ 18
B. STRATEGY-ENHANCED INSPECTIONS...................................................................21.
C. STRATEGY- SITUATIONAL AWARENESS...............................................................21
D. STRATEGY-OPERATIONAL PRACTICES.................................................................22
E. STRATEGY- SYSTEM HARDENING...........................................................................22
F. STRATEGY-PUBLIC SAFETY AND NOTIFICATION..............................................23
G. STRATEGY-RECLOSING AND DEENERGIZATION ...............................................23
H. STRATEGY-WILDFIRB RESPONSE AND RECOVBRY...........................................24
I. PROGRAM-REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND IMPROVED RESPONSE..........24
J. PROGRAIVI-REU TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS.........................................................25
K. PROGRAM-REU DISTRIBUTION 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT..............25
L. PROGRAIVI-REU EMERGENCY OPERATIONS.........................................................26
6. COMMLJNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION......................................................................27
7. RESTORATION OF SERVICE....................................................................................................27
8. EVALUATION OF THE PLAN...................................................................................................29
A. METRICS FOR MEASURING PLAN PERFORMANCE..............................................29
B. IMPACT OF METRICS ON PLAN.................................................................................30
C. MONITORING AND AUDITING THE PLAN..............................................................30
D. IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING DEFICIENCIES IN THE PLAN........................30
E. MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSPECTIONS........................................30
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9. WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN ADOPTION...........................................................................31
A. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ........................................................................................31
B. PRESENTATION.............................................................................................................31
C. INDEPENDENT EVALUATION....................................................................................31
10. REVISION HISTORY...................................................................................................................32
APPENDICIES
A. CPUC FIRE THREAT MAP
B. REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND IMPROVED RESPONSE PROGRAM
C. REU EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROGRAM(EOP)
D. REU 10-YEAR CAPITAL 1MPROVEMENT PROGRAM
E REU TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM
F. SYSTEM OPERATING PROCEDURE SOP-35 OPERATING DURING HIGH FIRE
THREAT CONDITIONS (PUBLIC VERSION)
G. REU MONITORING AND AUDITING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023
l. OVERVIEW
A. POLICY STATEMENT
REU has been operating its electric system for over one-hundred years. System protection for both
public and asset safety has been paramount. Given the recent increase of catastrophic wildfires in
California, the state passed Senate Bill (SB) 901 in September 2018. The law requires utilities to
prepare wildfire mitigation measures if the utility's overhead electrical lines and equipment are
located in an area that has a significant risk of wildfire resulting from those electrical lines and
equipment. The law requires the wildfire mitigation measures to incorporate specified information
and procedures and requires the local publicly owned electric utility, before January l, 2020, and
annually thereafter, to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan. Portions of Redding Electric Utility's
(REU) electrical infrastruct�ure is located in and adjacent to both California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) designated Tier 2 and 3 wildfire threat areas.
REU's overarching goal is to provide safe, reliable, and economic electric service to its local
community. In order to meet this goal, REU constructs, maintains, and operates its electrical lines
and equipment in a manner that minimizes the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by its electrical.
lines and equipment.
B. PURPOSE OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
This Wildfire Mitigation Plan (Plan) describes the range of activities that REU is taking or
considering, to mitigate the threat of power-line ignited wildfires, including its various programs,
policies,and procedures. This plan complies with the requirements of Public Utilities Code section
8387. The Plan is iterative,promotes continuous improvement year-over-year, and represents our
best efforts to implement industry best practices in a prudent and reasonable manner in conjunction
with various industry associations Table 1 below summarizes the plan compliance with
corresponding sections referenced.
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Table 1: Cross References to Statutory Requirements
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Persons 7( �( )( )a An aceounting of the r s � si ilities � Section: 3
Responsible rs s respansible for executing the plan. Pages: 11-12
Objectives of the ?( j( �� ): The j�ctiv s of the wildfire mitigatior� plan. Section: 2
Plan Page: 8
� )� )( ): A description caf the r�v tiv� str t i s
r ra s � � � t� � { c 1 I�cf r�e 1 ctr�e
Preventive ti�it car electrical c�operative to min►rnize the risk of its el�ctr�cal Section: 2
Strategies I'��S and equiprnent causin� catastrophic wildfires, including Pages: 9-10
cc�nsideration of dyraamic cfima�e change risks.
C 7( ){ )( ): A description o� the etrics t e I c I
Evaluation fi�l n le�tric tili� r �I�ctric I � ratiu f� s t Section: 8
Metrics �s t v 1 at� t il f�r iti ti I 's ��f r �e and Pages: 29
the ass�mptions that ur�derlie the use of those r�efirics,
( )� )( ): �d discussian of h�w the a lic�ti f
Impact of Metrics r �ri usl i � �ifi� etri�s to previous wildfire mit'r�atic�n plan Section: 8
perfc�rrnances has in�orrned the vvildfire rniti�afiion plan.
Pages: 29
7( )( )( ): r t c is f r is li r c� s�rs
r izi� rti s t 1 ctrie f istr� �ati s st thafi
Deenergization consider the ass�aciated impacts on public safety, as w�ll as Section: 5
Protocols protacals r�lated to mitigatin� the public sa��ty ►mpacts of those Page: 23-24
protocols, including ie�npacts on crit�cal first responders �nd ar�
health and cornmunicati�n infrastructure.
7� j( �( j: Appropriate and feasible r ce r s f r
Customer tif i� c st r who rnay be impacted by the deenergizin�of
Section: 5
Notification electrical linese The procedures shall consider the need to not�fy, pages: 23
Procedures as a priarity, critical first respanders, health car� facilitf�s, and
�perators of telecommunicat�ans �nfrastructure.
Vegetation 7� �� )( �: Plans for vegetation managernew�t. Section: 5
Management Pages: 18-20
( )( )(I)o f s f r i s �ti r�s of the local publicly
Inspections owned electric utility`s ar elecfirical coaperative's electrical Section: 5
infrasfiructure. Page: 21
7( )� )(J): A list that i ��tifi�s, scri �s, ri�rrtiz s
all �I fire ris s, riv rs f r t s ris s,� r u ��t � 1 c i
Prioritization of lic6y � { ctri��atifit 's r�I etric�l c r tiv�'s s rvic Section: 4
Wildfire Risks territ r . The list shall include, but not be limified to, both �f the Pages: 14-18
fc�llowin�:
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(i) Risks and risk driv�rs assaciated �nrith design, c�nstr�ctio�,
operatiar�, and rr�air�tenance of th� lacal publicly owned electric
utility's or electrical cooperative's equipmen� and �acilifiies.
(ii) Particul�r risks�nd ris riv rs associat�d vvith topographic and
climatol�gical risk faetors thrcaugh�ut the different parts of the
local publ�cly owned electric utility's or electrical coop�rative's
servrce territory.
PllC § 8�$7�bj�2�(Kj: Identificatic�n of any ��c�graphic ar�� a� th�
CPUC Fire Threat f ��f �i�� � �r ctrie �ilifi `s r �I��tric I � �� �iv�`s
Map ��rvi�e t rrit ry tf�a� is a h�gher w�ldfire threat than is identif�ed in Section: 4
Adjustments � Commission fire threat map, and ideratification c�f where the Page: 14-18
cornmissi�n should expand a hi�h fire thre�t district based on new
infarr�aatian c�r changes tca th� �nviranment.
Enterprise-wide 7� }( j(tj: A meth�odolagy for identifying and presenting Section: 4
Risks t�r ris�- i e safety risk a�d wildfire-relafied risk. Page: 15
( )� )( ): A stat�ment o�how the local publicly owned
Restoration of �lectric utility or elecfirieal coaperati�re will r st r servic #� � Section:7
Service �f ��r , Pages: 27-29
PIDC § �387{b){2)(IV): A description of the process�s and
procedures the I�acal publicly owned electric �tility ar electrical
cooperative shall use to do all of khe following
(i) it r it the irnpl�ment�tion of the wildfiire
Monitor and ��ti���ion pl�n, Section: 8
Audit (ii� Identify any d�fie�e�c�es in th� v�rildfire mitigatio�ro plan or Pages: 30-31
its irnplementation, and correct those deficiencies.
4iii) anitar and audit the effectiveness af electrical li�e ar�d
equiprr�ent inspecti�ns, including inspections perfarrned by
c�ntractors, that are carr►ed out under the plan, other applicable
statutes, or corrarnission rules.
?(c);T�he lacal publicly�wned efectric utility or efectrical
coap�rative shall contract w�th a qual�f�ed independer�t evaluator
vvith experience in �ssessin� the saf� operatfon of electrical
Qualified infrastructur� to revievv and assess the compr�hensiveness of its Section: 9
Independent wildfire mitagatic�n plan. The ind�pendent evaluator shall issue a
Evaluator report that shalf be made ava�l�ble an the lnternet eb site of the Page: 31
local p�blicly owr�ed electric utilifiy or electrieal cooperatiue, and
shall present the report at a public meeting of the Ic�cal publicfy
ovd�ed electric utility's ar electrical cooperative's governing board.
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As further required by Public Utilities Code 8387 local publicly owned electric utilities or
electrical cooperatives shall prepare a wildfire mitigation plan annually and shall submit the plan
to the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board (WSAB) on or before July 1 of that calendar
year.At least once every three years,the submission shall be a comprehensive revision of the plan.
Table 2: Wildfire Safet Adviso Board Recommendations
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#1 —Context Provide context-setting information about the POU and provide a 1.
Setting simple guide to where the stat�utory requirements are addressed
Information �'ithin the WMP.
Provide a short description of the POU's public review and 3 - A
#2—WMP Public approval (if required) for the WMP. This description may also
Review and include a brief explanation of the funding mechanisms for
Approval Process wildfire mitigation efforts.
#3—Independent Identify where the POU has posted the most recent Independent 9
Evaluation(IE) Evaluator(IE) Report and if your POU plans to enhance fut�ure
Reporting and IE reports,please summarize in what ways.
Postin
Develop, in collaboration with POU industry associations, WMP 1.
#4—Develop guidelines for future WMPs, understanding that it may take
Guidelines for multiple cycles for POUs to integrate these recommendations
Future WMPs into the WMPs.
Describe the potential impact investor-owned utilities (IOU) 5-G
#5 —Customer public safety power shutoff(PSPS) events could have on POU
Impact from IOU customers and how the POU manages these impacts. Responses
PSPS Events shall only provide aggregated information that does not provide
customer-specific information or other potentially sensitive data.
Describe the utility customer communication plans with respect 6
to wildfires and PSPS, and in particular describe the methods,
#6—Customer content, and timing used to communicate with the most
Communication vulnerable customers, such as Access and Functional Needs
Plans for Wildfire (AFN) customers, medical baseline customers, non-English
and PSPS Events speakers, and those at risk of losing water or telecommunications
service.
#7—System Provide details on each POU's system hardening and grid design 5-E,F-K
I�ardening and programs, including: (1) the goals of the programs and the risk Appendix D
Crrid Design any particular program is designed to mitigate; (2) approach to
Pro rams
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PSPS mitigation and prevention; and(3) identify any resource
shortages.
Describe annual visual patrols on potentially impacted circuits 5-B, 5-D
and the risks the POU is inspecting for. Describe whether and
#8— System how system inspections lead to system improvements. Describe
Patrols and line patrols before, during, andior after a critical fire weather
Inspections event, such as a Red Flag Warning with strong winds, or
following a fire that burned in areas where electric facilities are
or could have been impacted.
Describe options considered by the POU(including through the 3-D, 3-E
#9—Identifying joint efforts of the POU associations) to identify previously
Risks unidentified risks that could lead to catastrophic wildfires.
Describe the particular wildfire risks associated with system 4, 5-A, 5-E
#10 - Wildfire design and construction such as topography and location near the
Risks Associated HFTD areas of another utility's service territory. Describe any
with System G.O. 95 exempt assets and possible updates to G.O. 95 that could
Design and facilitate more resilient utility transmission and distribution
Construction assets.
Provide context-setting information about the prevailing wind 4-D, 5-C, 5-
directions and speeds, differentiated by season, along with J, Appendix
average weather conditions by season. Describe how and why E
#11 —Use of situational awareness technology is installed, and where on the
Situational system. Describe the decision-making process regarding the
Awareness installation of situational awareness technology, including
Technology constraints such as budgets, availability of equipment, knowledge
to effectively deploy, or qualified personnel to install and
monitor effectively. Identify any other agencies, utilities, or fire
professionals that the data from these devices is shared with.
#12—Vegetation Describe treatment plans for all types of vegetation associated 5-A
Management �'ith utility infrastruct�ure, from the ground to the sky, which
Requirements includes vegetation above and below electrical lines.
List the qualifications of any experts relied upon, such as 5-A, 5-H, 5-
#13 — scientific experts in ecology, fire ecology, fire behavior, geology, I
Qualifications of and metearology. Specify the level of expertise of the POU staff
Vegetation that manages the contractors performing vegetation management.
Management Describe measures each POU takes to ensure that POU staff and
Personnel contractors comply with or verify compliance with CaUOSHA
standards on Minimum A roach Distances MAD .
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#14- Innovative Describe whether the REU has considered innovative and 5-I of
Approaches to alternative approaches to vegetation management. Appendix B
Vegetation
Mana ement
REU is a department within the City of Redding. For wildfire prevention and response, REU is
subordinate to the City of Redding (COR) Fire Department and COR Police Department.
The City of Redding adopted a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2015. The REU Wildfire
Mitigation Plan supports the aspirational goals of that plan in the area of Wildland Fire especially
in the wildland urban interface(WUI)described in Section'7.4. The objectives of the Local�I�azard
Mitigation Plan specifically supported by this REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan are as follows:
1. City Objective S.B: Educate the public about wildland fire dangers and the steps that
can be taken to prevent or minimize their effects.
2. City Objective S.C: Reduce the probability of fire ignitions.
3. City Objective S.D: Maintain Emergency Operations Center for coordination of
information and resources.
4. City Objective S.E: Reduce the potential for destructive actions of the fire once
ignition occurs, utilizing fire pre-plans, ensuring a properly trained, staffed, and
equipped emergency response capability, and timely response to prevent the spread of
the fire, minirr�izing risks to humans and property.
a. Action 5.E.1: Ensure that adequate resources are available to pre-plan for
incidents that may occur in the very high fire hazard severity zones within the
City of Redding.
b. Action S.E.4: Increase staf�ng of current two-person companies to three-
person companies to improve capabilities and initial actions at fire incidences
within the community as additional funding becomes available.
The City of Redding has been working with the non-profit organization, Community Planning
Assistance for Wildfire (CPA� on a land use planning solution to better manage the City's
wildland-urban interface (WIII) and enhance the City of Redding's resiliency to wildfire. The
Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan will assist in linking the recommendations from
CPAW and reducing the impacts of wildfires to our community.
G ORGANIZATION OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
This Wildfire Mitigation Plan includes the following elements:
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Section 2 - Objectives of the Plan;
Section 3 -Roles and responsibilities for carrying out the Plan;
Section 4 - Identification of key wildfire risks and risk drivers;
Section 5 - Description of wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response strategies and programs;
Section 6 - Community outreach and education;
Section 7 -Restoration of service following a wildfire;
Section 8 - Metrics for evaluating the performance of the Plan and identifying areas for
improvement;
Section 9 -Independent audit of the Plan;
Section 10 -Plan revision history.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
A. MINIMIZING SOURCES OF IGNITION
The primary goal of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to minimize the probability that REU's
transmission and distribution system may be the origin or contributing source for the ignition of a
fire as well as to protect the system from wildfire damage.
REU is in the process of evaluating prudent and cost-effective improvements to its physical assets,
operations, and training to help meet this objective. REU will implement those changes consistent
with this Plan as staffing and budget allows.
B. RESILIENCY OF THE ELECTRIC GRID
The secondary goal of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to improve the resiliency of the electric
grid. As part of the development and on-going implementation of this plan, REU will assess new
industry practices and technologies that will red�uce the likelihood of an interruption (frequency)
in service and improve the restoration(duration) of service.
Other resiliency efforts include mitigating fire fuels located in the WUI and greenbelts likely to be
a threat to our facilities and equipment. Additionally, improved fire response will improve
resiliency and help avoid the need for public safety power shut off protocols during high fire threat
weather. Fire fuels reduction and improved fire response are addressed in the REU WiZdfire
PNevention and ImpNoved Response ProgNain described in Section 5.
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C. WILDFIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS
The third goal for the Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to minimize the spread of wildfire
within and near REU assets.
l. Strategies
The following strategies are part of'this Plan and described in more detail in Section 5.
• VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
These strategies help to control vegetation near REU overhead sub-transmission and
distribution lines so they better adhere to clearance specifications. They also include fire
fuels mitigation and other work in order to prevent our system from causing a fire and to
protect our system from fire.
• ENHANCED 1NSPECTIONS
These strategies consist of assessment and diagnostic activities as well as associated
corrective actions. The practices in this category aim to ensure all infrastruct�ure is in
working condition and vegetation adheres to defined minimum distance specifications.
• SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
These strategies consist of inethods to improve system visualization and awareness of
environmental conditions. The practices in this category aim to provide tools to improve
the other components of the plan. For example, camera installations near substations and
throughout the community improve overall system and vegetation inspection and
maintenance practices.
• OPERATIONAL PRACTICES
These strategies consist of proactive, day-to-day actions taken to mitigate wildfire risks.
The practices in this category aim to ensure REU is prepared in high-risk situations, such
as dry, windy environmental conditions.
• SYSTEM HARDENING
These strategies consist of system,equipment,and structure design and technical upgrades.
The practices in this category aim to improve system hardening to prevent contact between
inf'rastructure and fuel sources, such as vegetation and animals. It also includes making the
system more resilient to wildfire and other disasters.
• PUBLIC SAFETY AND NOTIFICATION
These strategies will focus on ways to engage the community as partners in preventing and
identifying wildfire risk. They include improving outage notification and other items in the
interest of public safety.
• RECLOSING AND DEENERGIZATION
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These strategies include a discussion of de-energization, disabling automatic circuit
reclosing and fast-trip protection.
• WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
These strategies consist of procedures to react to wildfire or other related emergency
conditions. The practices aim to formalize protocols for these situations, so REU can
provide an adequate response and recovery.
2. Programs
The strategies above will, as budgetary constraints and staf�ng permit, be developed and
implemented through the following programs as part of this Plan and are described in more detail
in Section 5.
• REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program
• REU Technology Solutions Program
• REU Distribution 10-year Capital Improvement Program
• REU Emergency Operations Program
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Response &
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D. IDENTIFYING UNNECESSARY OR INEFFECTIVE ACTIONS
The final goal for this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to measure the effectiveness of specific wildfire
mitigation strategies. REU will assess the merits of modifications. This plan will also help
determine if more cost-effective measures would produce the same or improved results.
3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. REU GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
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This plan is subject to the direct supervision by the Redding City Council (Council), and will be
implemented by the REU Director ("Director"). The City of Redding is operated by a council-
manager form of governance. The City Council is the Utility Commission for REU. The Redding
Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan is presented and adopted annually by the elected Redding
City Council during regularly scheduled meetings open to the public. All citizens are allowed, by
law,to engage in public comment during the open council meeting.
B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PLAN EXECUTION
Egecutive Level Responsibility: The Director will oversee implementation and ensure that staff
follow procedures and protocols. The Assistant Director over Utility Operations will manage the
execution of performance monitoring. This includes providing guidance to staff and leading the
development of reports. The staff responsible for each metric area will aggregate relevant metrics
at the direction of the Assistant Director—Utility Operations.
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l. Program Owners: The table below outlines the current assignments and are
subject to change.
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REU Wildfire � Prevention and COR Fire Marshal's Office and REU
Im roved Res onse Pro ram Director
REU Technology Solutions Program REU OTE Manager — Information
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REU Distribution 10-year Capital REU Assistant Director-T&D Assets
Im rovement Pro ram
REU Emer enc O erations Pro ram REU Assistant Director- O erations
2. Strategy Leads: The table below outlines the proposed assignments and are subject
to change.
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Ve etation Mana ement Electric Mana er- Line Pro ram Su ervisor-Arborist
Enhanced Inspections Assistant Director— Program Supervisor- Line
T&D Assets
Situational Awareness Director Pro ram Su ervisor-Admin
Operational Practices Assistant Director- Electric Manager- Operations
Operations
System I-Iardening Assistant Director— Electric Manager- Engineering
T&D Assets
Public Safety&Notification Electric Manager- Program Supervisor-Admin
Customer Service
Protection Settings & Assistant Director— Senior System Operator-
Deenergization Operations Distribution
COR Fire Chief
Wildfire Response& Assistant Director- COR Fire Chief
Recovery Operations Electric Manager- Line
Senior System Operator-
Distribution
G COORDINATION WITH JOINT POLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS
For joint pole fire prevention,REU takes the lead role and informs the subordinate providers when
REU identifies any compromised poles due to third-party attachments. REU coordinates with
communication and electric infrastructure providers throughout the year when work on our system
effects their equipment and identifies safety issues. If REU staff discovers a facility in need of
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repair owned by an entity, REU may issue a notice to repair to the facility owner and work to
ensure that necessary repairs are promptly completed. During emergencies, REU assumes the
primary role and inforn�s providers when there is damage or risk to their equipment.
D. COORDINATION WITH CITY OF REDDING DEPARTMENTS
Redding Fire Department
The COR Fire Department is the lead agency in cooperation with REU for implementation of the
REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program.RFD,as the City's lead for emergency
operations, directs REU regarding public safety priorities.
Redding Police Department
REU coordinates with RPD and is subordinate for emergency and public safety issues. REU will
wark closely with the RPD for situational awareness and other public safety issues related to this
Plan.
Redding Public Works Department
REU is investigating opportunities to harden the electrical system and increase survivability for
critical water and wastewater infrastructure. During wildfires and other public safety events, REU
works with Public Works to ensure power to water-pumping stations,wastewater plants, and other
critical infrastructure. These facilities are not only critical for defending the City from wildfire,
but are essential far safe repopulation following any disaster. Additionally, the Redding Area Bus
Authority (RABA) is a critical operation for evacuations d�uring emergencies and will be part of
the infrastructure considered for reliability improvements.
Redding Community Services Department
REU is partnered with the COR Community Services Department as part of the REU Wildfire
Prevention and Improved Response Program for fire fuels mitigation as well as other programs
and projects.
Other COR Departments and Administration
REU as a member of the City of Redding Team wi11 work to ensure information regarding
warnings, alerts, and widespread outages are shared with other departments. The City
Communications Team will be an integral part of getting inforn�ation out to the media and public
and will coordinate with either andlor both the City's EOC or REU's DOC as well as any Incident
Command in place.
E. CAL OES STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
As a utility department of the COR located in Shasta County, REU may participate in various
emergency operation centers depending on the situation and lead agency. As a local governmental
agency, COR has planning, communication, and coordination obligations pursuant to the
California Office of Emergency Services' Standardized Emergency Management System
("SEMS") Regulations, adopted in accordance with Government Code section 8607. The SEMS
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Regulations specify roles, responsibilities, and structures of communications at five different
levels: field response, local government, operational area, regional, and state. The COR (via
Redding Fire Department) maintains an All I-Iazards Emergency Operations Plan that includes
REU. The COR works closely with Shasta County to coordinate emergency operations, including
the Shasta County Sherriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES).
The Shasta County Sheriffs Of�ce of Emergency Services (OES)coordinates with Federal, State,
and local agencies to prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies and natural disasters.
• OES is responsible for maintaining and updating the County Emergency Operation Plan
(EOP), which is an all hazards plan for Shasta County.
• OES also coordinates and maintains the county Emergency Operation Center (EOC). The
EOC can be used during a major incident to carry out the principles of emergency
preparedness and emergency management between multiple agencies.
• The Office of Emergency Services provides technical advice to the Sheriff on local
emergency declarations and his direct link to the California Governor's Office of
Emergency Services during disasters or any other critical incidents. In the event of a major
incident OES can work with CAL OES to obtain a Presidential proclamation.
• OES works closely with other local agencies assisting them in preparing emergency plans
and in disaster training. OES works as a point of contact for local agencies to the California
Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
Pursuant to this structure, REU coordinates and communicates with the relevant local, state and
Federal agencies. This includes participating in City and County EOC exercises as well as
providing annual safety meetings. Pursuant to the Emergency Operations Program, an REU EOC
Liaison will participate in the City or County EOC using the standardized Incident Command
System(ICS).
4. WILDFIRE RISK AND RISK DRIVERS
A. BACKGROUND
Within REU's service territory and the surrounding areas,the primary risk drivers associated with
geography and climate for wildfire are the following:
a) Extended drought
b) Vegetation type
c) Vegetation density(especially the West side and greenbelts)
d) Weather
e) Nigh winds
f) Terrain
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g) Low humidity
h) Changing weather patterns
i) Communities at risk
j) Fire history
B. ENTERPRISE SAFETY AND WILDFIRE RISK METHODOLOGY
In order to ascertain the level of risk to our system, REU looked at our historic outages caused by
animals, birds, vegetation, car-pole accidents, and overhead equipment failures as a way to assess
wildfire risk. Additionally, REU will review historic fire records to see if there are other areas of
risk that should be addressed.
REU has conducted multiple operational risk inventories to determine the appropriate
methodology when assessing risk. The following criteria were identified when assessing risk;
severity; probability of occurrence; mitigation to be done; and speed of onset. Framewark for an
Operational Risk Committee was developed as a result of the analysis with the primary goal of
managing all operational risks. This includes identifying, analyzing and prioritizing risks
associated with catastrophic events, such as wildfires. The Operational Risk Committee identified
key REU assets of which can be found in the 10-year Capital Tmprovement Program. Nearly 50%
of the capital improvements related to fire mitigation of our overhead distribution system have
been implemented as of December, 2023.
C. SYSTEM AND OPERATIONAL RISK
REU designs and constructs its electric facilities to meet or exceed the relevant federal, state, or
industry standard. REU treats CPUC General Order(GO) 95 as a key industry standard for design
and construction standards for overhead electrical facilities and,as such,closely follows applicable
standards in GO 95. Additionally, REU also monitors and follows as appropriate the National
Electric Safety Code.
Risk drivers associated with design, construction, operations, and maintenance, within our 60
square mile service territory incl�ude approximately 50% of territory that is CPUC Tier 2 and 3
high fire threat areas; including 18,000 acres adjacent to REU equipment and facilities, and 120
miles of overhead power lines.
D. GEOGRAPHICAL AND CLIMATE RISK
Redding typically experiences cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers creating extreme fire
weather conditions especially from May through September. Daily temperatures during fire
seasons(June-October)are usually above 90°Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of less than 30%.
Typical vegetation within wildland-urban interface areas includes blue oak, valley oak, gray pine,
and annual grasses. Areas of dense brush and annual grasses are common, and result in high fire
danger and significant fires especially during north wind events. These conditions combine to
create extreme fire danger, with the city facing one of the highest wildfire threats in the state. The
risk of catastrophic wildfire in the area rises as the recent trend of drought conditions increases.
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Table 3: Attributes of Reddin Electric Utilit
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Service Territary Size ' 61 square miles
Owned Assets X Transmission X Distribution X Generation
Nurnber c�f Custorners 44,358 customer accounts
5erved '
,Population Within 5er�rice 92,000 people
' Territory
Number of Accounts 5hare of;Tota!Load(MWhJ
86 % Residential; 52 % Residential;
i 2 %Government; 8.4%Government;
Custorner Class Makeup _ ��o Agricultural; - %Agricultural;
' - %Small/Medium Business; - %Small/Medium Business;
12 % Commercial/Industrial 39.6 % Commercial/Industrial
- %Agriculture
9.43 % Barren/Other
' - % Conifer Forest
' - % Conifer Woodland
Service 7erritory - o� Desert
- /o Hardwood Forest
Location/Topography _ �o Hardwood Woodland
- % Herbaceous
- %Shrub
' 75.4% Urban
' 2.6%Water
5ervice Territory 38%Wildland Urban Interface;
Wildlartd Urban Int�rface1 ' 24%Wildland Urban Intermix
(based on total area)
Percent af Service Territory I Tier 2: 33.5%
' in CPUC High Fire Threat Tier 3: 12.5%
1 This data shall be based on the definitions and maps maintained by the United States
Department of Agriculture, as most recently assembled in The 2010 Wildland-Urban Interface
of the Conterminous United States, available at
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Districts (based on total The CPUC High Fire Threat Map is included in Appendix A of REU's
ar�a) Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
Prevailing winds were taken from the Shasta Trinity Strategic Fire Plan
Battalion 4 Map.The City of Redding is (ocated within this Fire Plan area.
The Plan states the following: gradient winds are generally out of the
south/southwest at 5 to 12 mph. Occasional light east winds occur in the
Preuailing'Wind Directions morning then shift to more south/southwest flow in the afternoon and
&Speeds by Season ; can reach speeds of 15 to 20 mph, generally up slope and up canyon.
North wind events occur periodically throughout the fire season and can
reach in the 10 to 30 mph range with associated higher gusts. These
winds frequently switch to the northeast and strengthen after dark,
maintaining low relative humidity, often in the single digits throughout
' a 24-hour period.
Overhead Dist.: 527.1 miles within service territory/ 27.6 miles outside
of service territory
Miles of Owned Lines Overhead Trans.: 50.9 miles within service territory/ 20J miles outside
Underground and/or of territory
����.����; Underground Dist.: 1,051.21 miles
Underground Trans.: N/A
' * Miles of owned lines reported above are lines miles.
C3verhead Distribution iir�es as%nf Totai t�istributi�n 5ysfern
(In$ide and�u�side 5errrice Territory)
'I Tier 2: 24.55%
Percent of Owned Lines in ; Tier 3: 7.25%
' CPUC High Fire Threat ��,���ead Transmissia�r Lines as%of Total Tran�rnission System
Distric#s (/nside and C�utside Service Territt�ry)
Tier 2: 44.8%
Tier 3: 10.95%
Customers have ever lost ❑ Yes ❑ No
service due to an IOU PSPS
event?
Customers have ever been ; ❑ Yes ❑ No
notified of a �otential loss
of service'to due to a
forecasted IC1U PSPS event?
Has dev�loped protacc�ls to 0 Yes ❑ No
pre-emp#ively shut off
electricity in response to
elevated wildfire risks?
H�s pre�iously�pre- ���� ❑ Yes 0 No
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electricity in response to If yes, then provide the foilowing data for calendar year 2020:
elevated wildfire risk?
Number of shut-off events: N/A
Customer Accounts that lost service for>20 minutes: N/A
For prior response, average duration before service restored: N/A
While Redding experiences more than 100 fires annually, the summer of 2018 was historically
damaging when California's seventh most destructive fire moved into city limits. The Carr Fire of
July 2018 resulted in the deaths of eight people and destroyed over 2,000 structures in Shasta
County including 270 homes within Redding.
Redding Electric Utility recognizes the impacts to our forestry and the increased wildfires due to
climate change throughout California and the Northwest. As such REU reviews the data
portraying climate change in California and specifically in Redding through the Cal-Adapt.org
collabaration of state funding programs along with university and private peer reviewed
researchers. REU understands that temperatures are projected to rise in California d�uring the 21st
century which will potentially increase fire seasons due to the extended extreme heat. One of our
key programs within the WFMP is our Wildfire Prevention and Response which takes into
consideration these external climate factors. By partnering with key stakeholders within the City
of Redding, such as the Parks, and Fire Department, we are focusing on reducing vegetation near
distribution lines and substations, as well as decreasing response time by first responders for fires
caused by or near REU infrastructure.
E. CPUC HIGH FIRE THREAT DISTRICTS
REU directly participated in the development of the California Public Utilities Commission' s
(CPUC) Fire-Threat Map,which designates a High-Fire Threat District. REU will incorporate the
Iligh Fire Threat District into its construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, and clearance
practices, where applicable.
REU reviews CPUC Fire Threat Map annually to identify needed adjustments to hazard threat
levels due to changes in urban development and/or vegetation conditions. When adjustments are
identified, REU collaborates with Redding Fire Department and CAL FIRE to update the CPUC
Fire Threat Map data and REU's Fire Threat Map accordingly. There have not been any additional
recommended areas to be added to the Tier 2 or 3 areas since December 2020.
5. WILDFIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS
A. STRATEGY—VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
REU meets or exceeds the minimum industry standard vegetation management practices. For
transmission-level facilities, REU complies with North American Electric Reliability Corporation
(NERC) Standard FAG003-4, where applicable. For both transmission and distribution level
facilities,REU meets: (1)Public Resources Code section 4292; (2)Public Resources Code section
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4293; (3) GO 95 Rule 35; and(4) the GO 95 Appendix E Guidelines to Rule 35. These standards
require significantly increased clearances in the High Fire Threat District. The recommended time-
of-trim guidelines do not establish a mandatory standard, but instead provide useful guidance to
utilities. REU will use specific knowledge of growing conditions and tree species to determine the
appropriate time of trim clearance in each circumstance. REU treats both native and non-native
trees in our service area. The following trees are vigorous in growth and are treated regularly: oak,
ailanthus altissima, and poison oak. REU performs this work with nine arborists supplemented
with contracted inspectors and Line Clearance Arborists.
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Contact, Conductors Conductars
Feeder and and Supply and Supply
Span Wires, Cables, 750 - Cables, 22.5 -
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bare line conductors Spacing
from tree branches or
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14 Radial clearance of 18 inches 48 inches 48 inches
bare line conductors
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The radial clearances shown below are recommended minimum clearances that should be
established, at time of trimming, between the vegetation and the energized conductors and
associated live parts where practicable. Reasonable vegetation management practices may make
it advantageous for the purposes of public safety or service reliability to obtain greater clearances
than those listed below to ensure compliance until the next scheduled maintenance. Each utility
may determine and apply additional appropriate clearances beyond clearances listed below,
which take into consideration various factors, including: line operating voltage, length of span,
line sag, planned maintenance cycles, location of vegetation within the span, species type,
experience with particular species, vegetation growth rate and characteristics, vegetation
management standards and best practices, local climate, elevation, fire risk, and vegetation
trimming requirements that are applicable to State Responsibility Area lands pursuant to Public
Resource Code Sections 4102 and 4293.
Volta e of Lines Case 13 Case 14
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line 4 feet 12 feet
operating at 2,400 or more volts, but less than
72,000 volts
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Radial clearances for any conductor of a line 6 feet 20 feet
operating at 72,000 or more volts,but less than
110,000 volts
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line 10 feet 30 feet
operating at 110,000 or more volts, but less than
300,000 volts
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line 15 feet 30 feet
operating at 300,000 or more volts
REU funds staff and equipment for vegetation management at the Redding Fire Department and
Redding Parks Department to clear brush and trees away from poles, substations, REU's
powerplant, and various high fire threat areas in the Redding community. Additionally, the Parks
staff conducts weed abatement around power poles in high threat areas. Power poles in high risk
areas were treated with fire retardant material during the 2021 fire season. New technology was
developed and REU started wrapping power poles in high-risk areas with a fire-retardant webbing,
allowing for longer protection of the poles. Over 500 poles were wrapped in 2022 and 230 power
poles were wrapped d�uring calendar year 2023. REU utilizes goats in areas near power lines that
are often difficult for personnel to reach. REU� works directly with private property owners on
vegetation management in high fire threat zones to lower fire risks. For a comprehensive list of
prevention efforts conducted during the 2022 calendar year see Appendix G-2022 Wildfire
Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.
The City of Redding Parks Department and REU Arborists perform the work listed below annually
prior to the north state fire season each year. In addition to adopting the REU Wildit�e Mitigation
and Improved Response P�ogram described below, enhancements to our traditional vegetation
management described above include:
• No vertical coverage allowed above REU 115kV transmission lines;
• Provide vegetation control in a 30-foot perimeter around the Power Plant and substations as
property lines and easements allow.All vegetation within the designated perimeter have been
removed within four inches of earth and vegetation maintenance is performed annually at
each location.
• Public land and greenbelts throughout the City of Redding are located in all three Tier levels
and REU clears from ground to sky adjacent to REU facilities.
• REU prioritizes vegetation management around all utility infrastructure in these areas. In
conjunction with various City Departments,REU focuses on mitigating potential fire threats
associated with illegal outdoor camps in greenbelt areas.
• Customers not allowing clearing (refusing treatment) are documented. Their refusal
information becomes part of the customer's file in the information system(MIMS)database.
• Wark with adjacent customers to get approval for wider clearance on their land. This could
incl�ude tall, diseased, leaning trees that appear to be at risk of falling into our lines.
Coordinate with police and fire if necessary clearing is refused(forced trim);
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• Perform additional vegetation removal for fuels reduction in the easement on an annual
rotation to ensure CPUC recommended clearances are maintained based on the fire hazard
zone where each transmission and distribution line is located.
B. STRATEGY- ENHANCED INSPECTIONS
Inspection plays an important role in wildfire prevention. REU patrols its system regularly and
plans to optimize its inspections. REU's current inspection activities includes several components
including infrared(IR)patrols of overhead lines on a five year cycle, intrusive inspection of wood
poles on a 15 year cycle, annual foot patrol, and GIS data collection and sharing.
The frequency of inspections has increased in the high fire threat areas with all Tiers being formally
inspected by REU Operations personnel and specialized contractors. The equipment and labor
needed for enhanced inspections has been augmented by contract inspection personnel as well as
the improvement noted in the REU Technology Program. REU does not change the inspection
frequency during Red Flag Warnings or other high fire danger periods. For a comprehensive list
of enhanced inspection efforts conducted during the 2022 calendar year see Appendix G -2022
Wildfire Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.
C. STRATEGY- SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
REU installed an automated outage management system that has the ability to track customers
affected by circuit outages (not individual customers until Automated Meter Infrastructure is
approved in the future) and provide customer notification through outage mapping and interactive
voice response (TVR).
Other efforts include the following technology in collaboration with RFD, RPD, and the City's
Information Technology(IT) Department:
• Utilize strategically located surveillance cameras for early detection of fires or suspicious
activity; This is also part of REU's SB699 Physical Security Plan;
• Expanded use of Automatic Vehicle Locators(AVL)for response and recovery for REU,RFD,
and RPD;
• Implemented a common Motorola radio communication system for REU, RFD, and RPD for
wildfire and disaster response and recovery;
• Provided human resources for implementation, operation, and maintenance of technologies:
• Customer reporting tools far safety issues;
• Installed the IQ FireWatch System providing early fire detection with advanced smoke
analytics and artificial intelligence;
• Completed a state-of-the-art Department Operations Center to integrate and disseminate
situational data.
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Other enhancement to public notification during high fire threat,actual fire,or other disaster events
can be found in Appendix G-2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.
D. STRATEGY- OPERATIONAL PRACTICES
REU will operate the system in a manner that will minimize potential wildfire risks including
taking all reasonable and practicable actions to minimize the risk of a catastrophic wildfire caused
by REU electric facilities. REU will take corrective action for deficiencies when the staff discover
ar is notified of improperly install or maintained fire protection measures. In addition to those
general principles, several new operational practices will help reduce the risk of wildfire and
improve the response time in the event of a fire including:
• During high wildfire threat periods (red flag warnings)perform work as described in SOP-
35. All personnel in contact with RFD and RPD reporting anything hazardous. REU
Emergency Operations Program(EOP) on Level 1 status;
• REU performs bi-annual system drills for the REU EOP in conjunction with summer and
winter preparation meetings. Summer drills performed no later than May 31 of each year;
winter drills performed no later than December 15 of each year. If an actual alert level is
experienced due to Red Flag warning or other activity, the drill may not be necessary;
• Collect and maintain wildfire data necessary for the implementation and evaluation of this
Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
E. STRATEGY- SYSTEM HARDENING
REU's electric facilities are designed, constructed, and maintained to meet or exceed the relevant
federal, state, or industry standard. REU treats CPUC General Order (GO) 95 as a key industry
standard for design and construction standards for overhead electrical facilities. REU meets or
exceeds all standards in GO 95. Additionally, REU monitors and follows as appropriate the
National Electric Safety Code. In addition to standards, REU will consider some or all of the
following as described in the 10-year Capital Improvement Program:
• Addition of remote-controlled�eld reclosers with arc detection technology;
• Poles with operating devices are cleared of all vegetation around them with a minimum
radius of 10'. Perform this for every applicable wood pole in the system for resiliency;
• Provide additional access roads along power line easements and maintain to appropriate
standards;
• Critical power poles located within high-risk areas are wrapped with fire retardant material
for added protection;
• Provide a secondary water source to Power Plant under the condition that primary water
source is lost;
• Increase stock of air�lters for power plant before each summer;
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• Engineering — Revise construction standards to implement are suppression components,
raptor framing, squirrel guards, tree wire, lightning arrestors, and are suppression fusing.
• Convert overhead lines to underground as feasible and economical;
• Alternative Technologies- REU will consider the feasibility of implementing alternative
technologies, such as wire-break sensing and arc detection technology, as they become
available and cost-effective.
For a comprehensive list of system hardening projects conducted by REU in 2022 see Appendix
G-2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.
F. STRATEGY- PUBLIC SAFETY AND NOTIFICATION
The following is part of this Plan to communicate with the community during high-fire threat
periods and disasters.
• Coordinate with Redding Fire Department (RFD) and Redding Police Department (RPD)
through REU's 24/7 Power Control Center(PCC);
• Coordinate with RFD and RPD through the REU EOP during emergencies or large-scale
outages;
• Coordinate with RFD and RPD in conjunction with the joint dispatch agency, Shasta Area
Communication Agency(SHASCOM)for notification to areas that require power shutoffs
as directed by public safety during emergencies;
• Developed communications protocol with Shasta County�Iealth and�Iuman Services for
notifications to vulnerable groups;
• REU utilizes social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram along with the COR
Communications Team to proactively communicate with the customers in the City of
Redding during Red Flag Warnings, fires, and other utility-related emergencies;
• A publicly facing map provides information for the public to view current outages and
estimated restoration times;
• Use public service messages on local radio and television media related to wild�re safety.
G. STRATEGY-RECLOSING AND DEENERGIZATION
As part of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan,REU disables automatic reclosing on circuits that traverse
tier 2 or 3 areas during periods in which the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning
or at REU Management discretion for safety purposes. This procedure is documented in SOP-35
(Appendix F). REU will continue to shut off power when directed to by Redding Fire, Police,
Cal Fire, or other emergency responding agencies. REU will not preemptively shut off power
during high fire threat periods for the following reasons:
• Our service territory is only 60 square miles and relatively compact and visible with proper
technology;
• Approximately fifty percent(SO%) of the City's eight hundred (800) miles of distribution
lines are located below ground;
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• The City has eight (8) Redding Fire Stations positioned strategically throughout the City
and with the additional fifteen(15)Firefighters hired through the Wildfire Mitigation Plan,
the response time by fire personnel, should a fire occur, will be reduced significantly;
• All identified law enforcement, fire and hospital facilities are within the Tier 1 boundaries
• Five (5) of the REU substations are located within the Tier 2/3 boundaries.
• CalFire Northern Operations Division and CalFire Shasta Trinity Unit headquarters are
located within the City of Redding limits along with CalFire's Air Attack Unit and multiple
CalFire Substations are located in and around the City limits ensuring timely mutual aid
response;
• The City hired fifteen (15) Firefighters, eight (8) Public Works Maintenance employees
and is proactively mitigating Tier 2 and Tier 3 fire zone areas by removing brush and trees
near Redding Electric equipment and lines;
• Turning off the power could put the community at higher risk to wildfire as it could impact
water pumping and also create abnorn�al human activity that could increase opportunity
for fire. REU will respond to direct requests to deenergize from the Redding Fire
Department. During October 2019 such a fire was started just outside the city limits due to
a Pacific Gas and Electric PSPS;
• REU is investing in our Wildfire Mitigation and Improved Response Program as one way
to mitigate power shut offs;
• REU plans to have real-time information from staff located in areas identi�ed as at risk of
being subject to extreme weather conditions;
• REU makes use of social media and the REU website to communicate relevant and timely
notifications as well as a public outage portal map.
• REU�plans to use system hardening, situational awareness,vegetation management and the
other strategies to avoid shutting off power.
• As part of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan, REU may disable automatic reclosing, enable
fast-trip protection, or both, on circuits that traverse tier 2 or 3 areas or are considered a
fire risk during periods in which the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning
or at REU Management discretion for safety purposes.
H. STRATEGY-WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
• During a high fire threat event (speci�cally Red Flag Warning periods issued by the
National Weather Service), RFD will attempt to up staff and stage fire protection
equipment in a ready status and the REU EOP will go to a Level 1 (SOP-35};
• First Responders shall provide access to the Redding Power Plant staff for necessary shift
changes during fire events;
• Wildfire Response: Execute the REU Emergency Operations Program (SOP-200);
• Recovery/re-energization will follow priorities set by SOP-28, System Restoration.
• REU is a member of the California Utility Emergency Association, which plays a key role
in ensuring communications between utilities during emergencies including mutual aid.
REU also participates in the Western Energy Instit�ute's Western Region Mut�ual Assistance
Agreement, which is a mutual assistance agreement covering utilities across a number of
western states.
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I. PROGRAM—REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND IMPROVED
RESPONSE
On May 7, 2019, the Council approved the REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response
Program (Appendix B). The Program provides funding to the Redding Fire Department and the
Community Services Department for services rendered to prevent the start of wildfires through
fire fuels reduction as well as provide faster response in the event of a wildfire either caused by or
threatening the electric utility assets located in and around the City of Redding. The Redding Fire
Department provides coordination between REU and other local fire agencies as well as oversight
of the Program.
Specifically, this program provides fifteen Firefighters to increase staffing from two-person to
three-person crews. This improves initial fire response. Finally, eight Public Works vegetation
crew workers perform fire fuels mitigation. In total twenty-three personnel continue to augment
REU's existing nine arborists.
J. PROGRAM—REU TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Through the application of technology, REU will be able to more effectively protect and reduce
threats to the electric utility infrastructure and the customers who rely upon it. The following
technologies will greatly enhance REU's ability to minimize sources of ignition, manage
vegetation within the City's electric grid, enhance productivity of utility staff, harden systems,
more effectively protect and notify the public if an issue arises, as well as shorten the response and
recovery time in the event REU equipment contributes to starting a wildfire.
Technology also helps to heighten situational awareness and enhances public safety response time,
allowing first responders to react in an appropriate and effective manner before, during and after
a wildfire. The Program provides funding to the Redding Police Department (RPD) and the City
Information Technology (IT) Department for services rendered to help prevent REU� caused
wildfires through aerial surveys of REU's overhead electric lines, video monitoring of facilities, a
common communication platform,and a GPS based vehicle tracking platform.The memorandums
of understanding(MOUs) are attached in Appendix E.
Specifically, this program provides for an estimated total of forty (40) cameras; a common radio
platform, including base stations,handhelds and vehicle mounted radios for REU personal as well
as radio equipment for Redding Police and Fire command Staff; and Automatic Vehicle Location
(AVL} tracking devices on all Electric Utility vehicles and necessary upgrades for first responder
vehicles.The common communication and GPS vehicle tracking platforms will be expandable and
be designed to allow easy adoption by other City Departments at a small incremental cost. The
Program also funds the IQ FireWatch system and Department Operations Center where all of the
technology will integrate creating enhanced situational awareness during high fire threat days,
system outages, and emergencies. After three years of monitoring the cameras during fire seasons
the Redding Fire Department has recommended discontinuing the monitoring service for 2024 due
to false alarms and the failure of the system to report wildfires before 911 notifications from the
community.
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K. PROGRAM—REU DISTRIBUTION 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
The objective of the 10-Year Capital Improvement Program (Appendix D) is to enhance the
distribution system to replace specific components used on the electrical distribution system to
red�uce the probability that the system itself will initiate a fire as well as harden the electrical
distribution system to better survive a fire initiated by other sources. The specific program
objectives are being designed and were completed mid-2021.
These objectives will be achieved using the following five strategies;
• Enhanced inspections and tracking of assets;
• System hardening of key subsystems;
• Tmproved situational awareness;
• System improvements providing better operational practices;
• The addition of switching to provide precision de-energization.
L. PROGRAM—REU EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
The Redding Electric Utility Emergency Operations Program(REU-EOP) (Appendix C)is an all-
hazards EOP that used a system operating procedure format to ensure compatibility with current
practices as well as a utility wide application. The REU-EOP was designed using the same format
as the City of Redding Emergency Operations Plan(City EOP)and includes the use of the Incident
Command System (ICS}. The main REU�-EOP elements include Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) 200, an Incident Communication Guide, and the Emergency Operations Contact
Information.
Upon review of the City's EOP (adopted in 2014), the utility is responsible for several restoration
and incident management objectives during an emergency. The REU-EOP recognizes this
responsibility and connects the existing City-wide emergency operations responsibilities to the
responsibilities dictated by the REU-EOP in order to support an efficient and effective emergency
response to any hazard.
REU maintains multiple electric system operating procedures designed to mitigate, communicate,
and restore abnormal system conditions to normal status. As evident f'rom the 2018 Carr Fire and
the February 2019 snow storm event, the utility could greatly benefit from the implementation of
a utility-wide EOP that utilizes the Incident Command System (ICS) structure along with the
established electric system operating procedures. Fortunately, REU is organizationally structured
to easily fit into the ICS unit system with appropriate roles and responsibilities between incident
command(Executive Team}and section chiefs (Leadership Team). Therefore,the implementation
of SOP-200 fits well within the roles and responsibilities segmented appropriately.
As required, the REU-EOP establishes a Department Operations Center (DOC) at the REU
Ileadquarters Building at Avtech Parkway during emergency conditions. This DOC wi11 work in
collaboration with the PCC (Redding Power Plant) where both facilities will have video
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conferencing capability to ensure ease of communication during events. �Iaving the DOC remote
from the PCC will allow it to be used as an EOC for the City.
The Incident Communication Guide was drafted to support the REU Public Information Officer
(PIO) and staff with both internal and external communications during an emergency.
As required in the City's EOP, an Emergency Operations Contact Information document has been
created with a listing of key REU emergency response personnel, a conference bridge, and
emergency contact email and phone information.
The REU-EOP has been transferred to Utility Operations as of August 31, 2019 for ongoing
administration, training, and upkeep.
6. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
REU will maintain a proactive outreach and education strategy to create public awareness of fire
threats, fire prevention, and available support during a wildfire or large power outages. Prior to an
emergency, communication will include regular messages related to wildfire prevention, such as
right-of-way management, tree trimming, line inspection, or other relevant topics. Methods of
communication will include newsletters,website updates(including City Hub),social media posts,
and public service announcements.
During an emergency, the REU Emergency Operations Program, includes an REU Incident
Communication Guide that will be utilized to manage both internal and external communication
throughout the incident from that initial notification to termination of the incident. Use of these
established notification and communication plans will allow REU to coordinate with applicable
emergency service personnel (Redding Fire Dept., Cal Fire, Cal OES, Redding Police Dept., etc.)
along with maintaining open lines of communication with customers,media and internal City staff.
Communications will be coordinated as appropriate with the City Communications Team.
7. RESTORATION OF SERVICE
In the event of a wildfire or other emergency event, REU will staff up its DOC to coordinate
activities to restore service. REU will restore power, following an event, in cooperation with City
of Redding Fire, Police, and Public Warks Departments and in coordination with Cal Fire, Shasta
County, or another named Incident Commander.
REU management will oversee restoration and response activities.In the event that additional staff
is needed, REU may leverage mutual aid agencies, other City of Redding staff, and local aid
organizations. The utility may also engage contractors on an as-needed basis.
The following describes the steps typically taken to begin the restoration process:
Declaration of Emergency. The City of Redding may declare an emergency depending on the
scope of the disaster.
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Assessment.REU crews must patrol each line segment to determine the extent of damage that has
occurred. The patrol involves assessing equipment access issues, any cleanup/debris removal
issues and determining personal protective equipment requirements for the crews.REU works with
the local agency in charge of the fire to access impacted areas as soon as the area is deemed safe
by fire officials.
Planning. After initial assessment, REU supervisors, managers and engineers meet to plan the
needed work. The team will work with system operations to prioritize the restoration efforts,
targeting the circuits that serve the most critical infrastructure needs.
Mobilize.Based on the size and complexity of the rebuildlrestoration efforts,REU will coordinate
the crews and material needs internally if possible. M�utual aid and contractors
may be used on an "as needed" basis to provide additional support. REU maintains a critical
material vendar list and has contracts it can draw on for labor and material needs. In an instance
of widespread catastrophic damage,necessary materials and labor could experience shortages that
may delay work.
Rebuild.The rebuild effort lead by REU will commence as soon as areas become safe and
accessible.The initial efforts will be to get the lines up and restore the damaged circuits.Depending
on the extent of damage, demolition may be performed concurrently or after crews start installing
new facilities. REU will incorporate new materials and technologies as indicated and available.
Restore.REU,mutual aid, or contract crews will restore electric services to homes and businesses
as soon as possible after the wildfire. Depending on the extent of damages, residential
and business customers may have to perform repairs on their facilities and pass inspections by
local agencies prior to having full electric service restored.
In most cases, the following restoration priorities will be followed depending on the specific
incident and available resources:
• Public safety in the affected areas;
• Worker safety in performing the restoration work;
• Life-support or critical customers;
• Critical infrastructure (Key City and County facilities and accounts; Sheriff's Department
and jail, City Police and Fire Departments, other key utility facilities (e.g., water, sewage,
gas, citywide communications), Incident Command Site or Base Camp, Incident
Evacuation Centers, local broadcast and radio Stations, etc.);
• Major commercial activities/accounts critical to continuity of community services (e.g.,
gas stations, food stores, home supply stores, repair shops, eateries and lodging facilities,
financial institutions, etc);
• To reduce the total number of customers affected;
• To reduce the length of time customers have been without power.
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In directing restoration efforts to best achieve the above priorities, REU Operations Group
personnel will generally find it most efficient to dedicate restoration resources to the following
types of facilities in the following order of priority to optimally restore electric services:
• Redding Power Plant facilities (RPP);
• Other energy supply resources (to ensure power can be deliveredlreceived via Western
Area Power Administration, the COTP, from within BANC, the CAISO, etc.);
• Transmission circuits (115 kV) subject to NERC requirements;
• Substations;
• Distrib�ution circuits (12 kV);
• Distribution feeders;
• Distribution transformers;
• Service lines.
8. EVALUATION OF THE PLAN
A. METRICS FOR MEASURING PLAN PERFORMANCE
REU tracks two metrics to measure the performance of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan: (1) number
of fire ignitions caused by REU facilities or operations; and (2) wires down within the service
territory.
Metric 1: Fire Ignitions
For purposes of this metric, a fire ignition is defined as follows:
• REU facility was associated with the fire;
• The fire was self-propagating and of a material other than electrical and/or communication
facilities;
• The resulting fire traveled greater than one linear meter from the ignition point; and
• REU has knowledge that the fire occurred.
For information related to the number of fires caused by REU facilities see Appendix G-WFMP
Annual Monitoring and Auditing Report.
Metric 2: Wires Down
The second metric is the number of distribution and transmission wires downed within REU's
service territory. For purposes of this metric, a wires down event includes any instance where an
electric transmission or primary distribution conductor falls to the ground or onto a foreign object.
REU divides the wires down metric between wires down inside and outside of the High Fire Threat
District. REU does not normalize this metric by excluding unusual events, such as severe storms.
Instead, REU supplements this metric with a qualitative description of any such unusual events
(including car vs.pole incidents).
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B. IMPACT OF METRICS ON PLAN
Appendix G—Wildfire Monitoring and Auditing Report provides the impact on the metrics of the
plan. REU will continue to identify areas of its operations and service territory that are
disproportionately impacted and evaluate potential improvements to the plan. REU staff has
collected data for the past two years and continues to update the WFMP annually. Notable changes
include the implementation of a warkfarce management program, contracting with vendors for
vegetation and equipment inspection, and upgrades to the internal inspection process improving
the overall auditing and reporting of utility caused fires. REU has improved the collection process
along with monitoring and reporting of events.
C. MONITORING AND AUDITING THE PLAN
Review of this Plan will occur annually and any lessons learned will have the highest priority for
improving steps in the plan, any reference programs, and the process for implementation. REU
will present this plan to the Redding City Council on an annual basis at a regularly scheduled City
of Redding Council Meeting on the Regular Calendar allowing public comment on the elements
of the plan.
D. IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING DEFICIENCIES IN THE PLAN
REU staff and quali�ed external stakeholders are encouraged to identify Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
deficiencies or potential deficiencies to the Assistant Director of Utility Operations as soon as
possible when observed. The Assistant Director of U�tility Operations shall evaluate each reported
deficiency and,if the deficiency is determined to be a valid plan deficiency,it shall be entered into
a log with the following information:
• Date the deficiency was discovered;
• Description of the deficiency;
• Source identifying the deficiency(e.g., Internal Audit);
• Priority based on deficiency severity;
• Assigned corrective action including the date when it must be completed by;
• Assigned staff responsible for completing the corrective action;
• Date corrective action completed.
The Assistant Director of Utility Operations will go over the log at regularly scheduled Leadership
and Supervisor Meetings.
E. MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSPECTIONS
REU will perform inspections on either a 5-year, 15 year, or annual cycle, based on GO 165 or
fire mitigation recommendations. Any areas or equipment found that need improvement or appear
hazardous will be documented with a work order, given a priority, and the work order will be
tracked. When completed the work order will have a close date.
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The Assistant Director of Transmission and Distribution Assets will assign qualified internal staff
or engage a third party to review and audit the equipment and line inspection programs called out
in the Wildfire Mitigation Plan af'ter the completion of the first six months of the plan.The assigned
auditor will:
• Review records for the inspection programs;
• Interview staff performing inspections to assess their knowledge of the inspection
programs;
• Monitor staff performing inspection activities;
• Review deficiencies noted in the programs;
• Identify systemic issues or problems;
• Note the timeliness of corrective actions; and
• Pick a random sample of some completed corrective actions and verify the effectiveness
of the corrective actions; and
• Issue a written report of findings.
The Assistant Director of Transmission and Distribution Assets will review the audit findings and
assign corrective action as applicable. A copy of the audit report will be routed to the Director.
9. WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN ADOPTION
A. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Meetings of the Redding City Council are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at
6:00 p.m. City Council meetings are open to the public, with the exception of closed sessions, as
allowed by law. Members of the public can attend Council Meetings in person or livestream the
meeting. Online videos of the Council meetings are posted on the City's website the same week,
following the meeting
City Council agendas are available online, at the City Clerk's Office, or may be viewed in the
display case in front of the Council Chambers, beginning at 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding
the Council meeting.
B. PRESENTATION
The Wildfire Mitigation Plan is presented to City Council during the general session and is open
for public comment during that time period. Changes to the Plan and acceptance of the annual
report are contingent on approval from the City Council. In addition a copy of the approved
Wildfire Mitigation Plan is publicly available on the REU website.
G INDEPENDENT EVALUATION
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Public Utilities Code section 8387(c) requires REU to contract with a qualified independent
eval�uator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure to review and
assess the comprehensiveness of REU's Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
REU's first Plan was reviewed by Navigant Consulting and they presented their report and findings
to the Redding City Council on December 3, 2019.
REU's three-year review was conducted by Dudek in January of 2023.
The Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan and the report from the independent
evaluatar can be located on the City of Redding website at:
https://www.cityofredding.gov/government/departments/redding_electric_utility/in our_commu
nity/electric_safety/wildfire mitigation�lan.php
10. REVISION HISTORY
Version Revision Sumrnary of Changes
Number llate
1.0 6/18/19 Initial
Added the following: REU Emergency Operations Program, REU
2.0 12/3/19 10-Year Capital Improvement Program, and REU Technology
Solutions Program. Updated all sections with administrative
chan es to reflect new ro rams and current ractices.
Made minor changes to reflect current status of programs. Updated
3.0 12/1/2020 Appendix C. Detailed information regarding steps taken during the
2020 calendar ear are described in a se arate annual re ort.
4.0 5/18/2021 Added Appendix G: REU's Response to the Wildfire Safety
Adviso Board's 2021 Guidance Advisor O inion.
Minor changes to reflect current status of programs and updated
5.0 12/7/2021 Appendices. Detailed information regarding steps taken during the
2021 calendar ear are described in a se arate annual re ort.
Updated the WFMP to meet the recommendations of the Wildfire
6.0 1/06/2023 Safety Advisory Board reflected from the 2022 Plan and 3-year
audit review b inde endent auditor.
Noted elements of the WFMP that have been completed,removed
7.0 1/OS/2024 or course of action changed d�ue to modifications of the plan. Minor
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APPENDIX B
REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND
1MPROVED RESPONSE PROGRAM
CITY 4F REDDING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTAI�IDING
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is made at Redding, California, by
and between Redding Electrie Utility {REU), an enterprise business unit of the City af Redding
(City) a municipal earparation, Redding Fir� D�partment (RFD} and R�ddin�; Community
Services (RCS), general fund business units of the City, for the purpose of wildfire prevention and
improvsd response services.
WHEREAS, SB 901 was adopted i�y G�overnor Brown on September 21, 2018, and REU does not
have suffieient personnel to perform the services required herein thereby necessitating this MOU
fox RFD and RCS servicss.
WHEREAS, SB 901 requzres the REU to draft and implement a Wild�re Mitigation Plan for th�
purpose of preventing the start af wildfires resulting from utility operatians as well as to undertake
vegetatzon management efforts to reduce the catastrophie impacts which may be caused by REU
facilities ar operations.
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a prograln providing far RFD and RCS to support REU
zn zmplementation of a�Vildfire Mitigation P1an as more fu11y de�ned herein, and authorzzed the
City Manager ta execute this MOU between the parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties covenant and agree, far gaod cansideratian hereby
acknowledged, as follows:
SECTI+DN 1. RFI)AND RCS SERVICES
Subject to the terms and eonditions set forth in this MOU, RFD and RCS shall provide to
REU the services described in Exhibit A - REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved
Response Pra�ram, attached and incarporated herein, RFD and RCS shall provide th�
services at the time,plaee, and in the manner speeified in Exhibit A.
SECTIQN 2. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS
A. REU sha11 reimburse RFD and RCS for services rendered pursuant to this MQU
through the City Budgeting process and as described in Exhibit B. Exhibit B zs
attached and incorporated herein,in a total amount not ta exceed eight million dollars
($8,000,000) far augmentatian of �ngine company persan.nel to improv� r�sponse
time and apprentice and Publie Works maintenance workers for brush clearing and
related activzties to execute th� REU Wzldfire Prevention and Improved Response
Program. This sum is further limited in each fiscal year as shawn in Exhibit B, REU
reserves th�right to increas�these amaunts wirh City Councll approval using current
funding mechanisms such as the Director's Contingency Fund.
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REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND
IMPROVED RESPONSE PROGRAM
B. RFD and RCS shail submit semi-annual time,materials, and�xpense reports to REU
along with status for work completed to the date of the report. All reparts sha11 be
ite�nized to reflect the employees performing the r�quested rasks, the billing rate far
each emplayee and the hours worked.
SECTI N 3. TE AN TE INATI N
A. R�D and RCS shall commence work on or abaut 3une 1, 2019, and provide services
through June 30,2023. This MOU may be extended every two years by City Council
approval wzth mutual agreement of existing or modifted terms by RFD, RCS, and
REU.
B. RFD and RCS hereby acknowledge and agree that the obligatian of REU to pay under
this MOU is contingent upon the avazlability af Czty's funds which are appropriat�d
ar allocated by the City CounciL Should the funding for the project and/or wark set
forth herein not be appropriated or allacated by the City Council, this MOU sha13.
terminate when the funding is exhausted.
C. In the event that City Couneil terminates the program, D and RCS shall provide
to REU any and al1 finished and unfinish�d reports, charts or oth�r work product
prepared by RFD and R�S pursuant to this MOU.
D. In the event the Ciry Council terminates the prograan, REU sha13 pay RFD and RCS
the reasonable value of services rendered by RFD pursuant to this MOU. RFD and
RCS shall, not later than thirty (30) calendar days after terminatzon of this MOU,
furnish to REU sueh financial information as in the judgment of the REU's
representative is necessary to determine the reasanable value af the services render�d
by RFD and RCS.
SECTI�N 4. MISCELLANE(JUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS (}F M(}U
A. No portion of the work or services to be perfonned under this MOU sha11 be assigned,
transferred, conveyed or subcontracted without prior written approval of REU, the
City Manag�r or the City Council.
B. R�D and RCS, at such times and in such form as REU may rec{uire, shall fui-nish
REU with such periodie reports as it may request pertaining ta the work or serviees
undertaken pursuant to this MOU. This information includes data for public viewing
on City Hub and other information as needed by REU for compliance obligations.
C. RFD and RCS sha1l maintain accounts and records,including personnel,property and
financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this
M�JU and such other r�cords as may be d�emed n�cessary by REU to assure proper
aceounting for all project funds. These reeords shall be made available for audit
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REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND
IMPROVED RESPONSE PROGRAM
purposes to state and federal authorities, or any autharized representative of City.
R.FD and RCS shall retain such records for three (3) years after the expiration ofthis
MOU, unless prior permission to destroy them is granted byREU.
SECTION 5. M4U INTERPRETATION AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
A. This document, incl�uding all exhibits, contains the entire agreement between the
parties and supersec�es whatever oral or written understanding each may have had
prior to th� exacutian of this MOU. This MOU sha11 not be alter�d, amended or
modified except i�y a writing signed by REU, RFD, and RCS and duly authorized by
the City Manager. No verbal a�reement or conversation wzth any official, offtcer,
agent or employee af City, either before, c�uring or after the execu�ion of this MOU,
shall affect or madify any of th�t�nns ar canditians contained in this MOU,
B. No covenant or condition to be performed by RFD or RCS under this MOU can be
waived except by the written consent of REU. Forbearanee or indulgence by REU in
any regard whatsoev�r shall nat constitute a waiver af the eovenant or conditzon in.
question.
C. In the event of a conflict between the term and conditions of the body of this MOU
and those of any �xhibit or attachment hereta, the terms and canditions set forth in
the body of this MQU proper s1�a11 pr�vail. In th� event of a conflict betwe�n the
terms and conditions of any two or more exhibits or attaehments hereta, those
prepared by REU shall prevail ov�r those prepar�d by RFD andRCS.
SECTION 6. SURVIVAL
The provisions set forth in Sections 3 t�zrough S, inclusive, of this MOU sha33 survive
terminatian of the MOU,
SECTION 7. C�MPLIANCE WITH LAWS
RFD and RCS shall eomply with a11 applicable laws,ordinances and codes of federal, state
and local governments.
SECTION $. REPRESENTATIVES
A. REU's representative for this MOU is the Redding Electric Director,curr�ntly IDaniel
B�ans, telephone number (53Q) 339-�350. All of RFD's and RCS's qu�stzons
pertaining to this MOU sha11 be referred to the above-named person, or to the
repr�sentativ�'s designee,
B. RFD's representative for this MOU is Cu11en Kreider, telephone number(530)225-
414],
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REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND
1MPROVED RESPONSE PROGRAM
C. RCS's repr�sentative for this MOU is Kimberly Ni�mer,t�l�phone number(S30)225-
4085,
D. The representatives set forth herein shall have authority to give all notices required
herein.
SECTI N 9. ATE F U
The date af this MOU shal] be the date it is signed by REU.
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REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND
IMPROVED RESPONSE PROGRAM
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, REU and RFD have executed this MOU on the days and year set
farth belaw:
CITY OF REDDING,
A Division af a Municipal Corporation
Dated: , 2019
By: Daniel Beans, Electric Utility Director
ATTEST; APPROVED AS TO FORM;
BARRY E. DeWALT
City Attorney
PAMELA MIZE,City Clerk By:
Redding Fire Department
ated: , 2Q19
y: Cullen Kreider, Fire Chief
Redding Community Services
ated: , 2019
By: Kimberly Niemer, Director of
Community Services
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APPENDIX B
REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND
1MPROVED RESPONSE PROGRAM
REU Wildfire Prevention and Impraved Response
1. Introduction
A. Purpase
The purpose of the REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Respanse Program is to
establish a framework for the electric utility to cond�uet an effect�ve, coardinated
program to prevent catastrophic impacts ta its infrastructure from wildfire. This
program is a si�;nificant component of the R�dding Electric ITtility Wildfire
Mitigation Plan required by SB901, The Pro�ram aims ta prevent the start of
wildfires �rom utility aperations as w�ll as provide fast�r response in the event of a
wild�re eithsr eaused by or threatening its electric utility assets located in and around
the City of Reddin�;.
B. Goals
• Prevent electric utility-caused wildfzre.
• Reduce the time for the Redding Fire Department to respond to, and engage in
fires that threaten grid infrastructure and tha other REU facilities.
• Increase staffing to respond to emerg�nci�s reasonably]ikely to impact REU
faeilities.
• Increas� available personnel for debris remova] after extrem�weather events.
• Create community awareness for utility wild�re prevention,
C. Ob j ectives
The Program's primary objectives are to:
• Identify hazards that pase a potential threat of damaging wildfires that may
reasonably be likely to affect REU facilities.
• Prioritize prevention efforts.
• Implement measures targeting fuel red�uction to minimize the probability of
utility-caused fir�s or wildfire impacts to REU facilities,
• Coordinate with fuel red�uctian efforts af other department and agencies.
• Increase communzty�ducatzon, outreach, and d'zalog.
2. StrategyfScope of Work
A. Redding Fire Department Ini�ial Hazard Iden�ifica�ion and Risk Assessmen�
REU personnel wi11 coordinate with Redding Fire and other Ciry departments to
identify and prioritize areas for risk reduction activities using the fallawing
resourc�s:
• REU - CPUC Fire Threat Map
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REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND
1MPROVED RESPONSE PROGRAM
REU Wild�ire Prevention and Impraved Response Program
• CALFIRE Sl�asta Trinity Unit 2018 Strategic Fire P1an
• Redd'zng A.rea Com.munity Wzldfire Protection Plans
• Shasta County Fire Safe Council—A callabarative compased of Western Shasta
Resource Canservation District (WSRCD), federal and state land management
ag�ncies, and oth�rs and having a missian of being a framework for caardination,
communication, and support to d�crease catastrophic wiidfire throughout Shasta
Caunty,
• Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire (CPAW}recommendations as
approved by the Redding City Counczl
• City of Redding I�azard Mitigation Plan
• Redding Police Department
B. Redding Fire Department Personnel Assistance
Redding Fire Department will provide staff, equipmeilt, and materials for the fixe
xesponse within the City of Redding,protecting REU infrastructure and mitigating
pot�ntial �res caused by REU �quipment.
1. Wildfire Respanse—Firefighter, 15 persannel
a. Wildfire incident response
b. Provide a third persan for rapid-�re ei�gagement upon arrival
c. Two Engine Calnpanies, three shifts
C. Redding Community Services Personnei Assistance
Redding Coininunity Services to provide staff, equipinent, and materials far
on-the-ground vegetation fuels r�duction.
1. Wildfire Preventian—Public Works Maintenance Worker, $person.nel.
a. Vegetation Nlanagement within easements as prioritiz�d
b. Soil st�rilization.
c. Fuel mitigatian.
d. Fuel breaks
e. Raadway breaks
f. Qn-going Adaptive Management
g. Upc�ate Hazard and Risk Assessment
h. Revise Work Plans as Appropriate
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REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND
IMPROVED RESPONSE PROGR�.M
REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Respanse Pragram
Redding Cammunzty Services to provide staff, equipment, and materials for
on-the-ground vegetation fuels reductian.
2. VVild�xe Prevention—Public VVorks Maintenance Worker, 8 persannel
a. Vegetation 1Vlanagement within easements as prioritized
b. Soil st�rilization.
c. Fuel mitigatian.
d. Fuel breaks
e. Raadway breaks
f. On-going Adaptive Management
• Update Hazard and Risk Assessment
• Revise Work Plans as Appropriate
C. Project Tracking and Reporting
Ref Program Elemeilt Actions Perforznance Measure
#
1 Hazard identification, * Collaborate w/REU • Produce detailed
Risk assessment and • Coiiaborate with work plan in
Project Prioritization— RPD/Parks/PW collaboration with
Assistant Fire Marshal and • Other duties per the �U
Fire Chief REU Wild�re • Attend public
Mitigatian Flan workshops or other
stakel�older�neetings
2 Prevention—Fublic + Fu�ls reduction • Acres mitigated
Warks Maintenance • Soil sterilization • Circuit miles
Workers . Emergency debris mitigated
removal � Poies mitigated
• Other duties per the • Fuel volume
REU Wild�re mitigated
Mitigatian Plan
3 Rapid Incident Response • Provide priarity • Wildfire and uti]ity
and Engagement— response to wildf'ire or fire incidents are
Fire�ghters utility fires prioritized and
• Maintain heightened responded to quickly
alert/availability during
l�igh tllreat periods
• Other duties per the
REU Wild�re
Mitigation Plan
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APPENDIX B
REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND
IMPROVED RESPONSE PROGR�.M
REU Wiid�re Preventian and Improved Response Program Cost Estimates
Exp Amt Exp Amt Exp Amt Exp Amt Exp Amt Exp Amt
FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24
WILDFIRE MIT LABOR/EQUIPMENT 13,274.53 472,361.64 39,577.56 (819.66) 0.00 '30,923.70
WF MIT FIREFIGHTER LABOR 0.00 928,438.66 1,346,642.02 1,744,670.00 1,893,310.00 1,243,33915 i
WF MIT PARKS LABOR �� 0.00� �l 16,302.87 273,491.92 719,966.53 737,861.88 �397,565.23 ��
WF MIT FIREFIGHTER MATERIALS 0.00 115,839.31 35,512.70 30,192.35 16,359.93 0.00
WF MIT PARKS MAT/SUPPLIES 0.00 63,031.51 89,357.99 115,490.20 65,753.55 25,334.29
WF MIT ONGOING MAINTENANCE 0.00 0.00 12,019.08 44,632.03 35,792.71 37,136.00
_ _ _ _. , . , _
13,274.53 �,695,973.99 1,796,601.27 2,654,13�.45 2,749,078.07 ,�,734,298.37 !
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CONTENTS
1. Purpose.................................................................................................................................................2
2. Scope.....................................................................................................................................................2
3. Emergency Operations..........................................................................................................................3
3.1. Pre-Planning..................................................................................................................................3
3.2. Initial Notification .........................................................................................................................3
3.3. Alert Levels....................................................................................................................................3
3.3.1. Level 1—Possible Emergency...............................................................................................4
3.3.2. Level 2—Very High Likelihood of an Emergency..................................................................5
3.3.3. Level 3—Active Emergency...................................................................................................6
3.3.4. Level 0—Resume Normal Operating Conditions..................................................................6
4. REU Incident Command System ...........................................................................................................7
4.1. Operations ....................................................................................................................................9
4.2. Planning.......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.3. Logistics.......................................................................................................................................10
4.4. Finance........................................................................................................................................11
5. Review and Training Requirements....................................................................................................11
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1. Purpose
The Emergency Operations Program (EOP) is intended to provide structured guidance for REU staff to
effectively manage emergency situations from an all-hazards approach. The all-hazards approach is
based on the idea that while the causes and types of emergencies can vary widely with little
predictability,the basic functions needed to respond are relatively similar from one event to the next.
Using a structured EOP based on the Incident Command System (ICS),this procedure provides
instruction on the basic functions to be performed as well as providing decision-making processes to
keep everyone that is involved on the same page with incident status, objectives,and resource
requirements.
This EOP is intended to be both consistent with the ICS and to provide a scalable response from frontline
REU employees to the Electric Director, and up to the City Manager, as well as the City Council. This EOP
is also structured to follow the City of Redding(COR) Emergency Operations Plan and is a primary
program element for REU's Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
2. Scope
This procedure will focus on effectively managing emergencies that are either(1) impacting REU's
electrical facilities, equipment, staff, or(2) have a high potential of causing an emergency situation for
REU in a similar fashion as above. The current operational risk environment requires REU to maintain an
EOP with an ongoing planning and assessment lifecycle to incorporate best practices and lessons
learned from past events.
For purposes of planning,the EOP will focus on these key functions for emergency management:
• Incident Command—Responsible for overall management of an incident at the REU
Department Operations Center(DOC). The Incident Commander, Public Information Officer,
Safety Officer, and the Liaison Officers will serve primary roles with the response units.
• Operations—Actively seeks to preserve REU's assets while restoring the system to normal
conditions.
• Planning—Manages the planning process,tracks resources, develops status reports, and
supports the production of the incident action plans.
• Logistics—Orders resources, anticipates supporting resources, and develops solutions to
support Operations and Incident Command.
� Finance—Tracks costs, manages contracts, and administers the procurement process.
The scope of the EOP is concentrated from an REU centric approach with outreach on both a COR
departmental and county wide geographic footprint. Geographic coordination may include (but is not
limited to)other utilities, City, County, State and Federal agencies, California Office of Emergency
Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. During Alert Level 3 conditions, REU will
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activate a Department Operations Center at the Redding Power Contro) Center to coordinate emergency
situations as they may arise. The DOC will serve as the central point of command for REU staff, and will
subordinate to any Emergency Operations Center activation by any local, state or federal authority.
3. Emergency Operations
The following section will provide the concept of emergency operations to be used as a general guide.
Not all emergencies will require the same level of action, nor will each emergency fall neatly within the
lines of this EOP. By referencing this EOP and using these sections as an action guide REU should be
positioned to manage emergency situations stemming from all-hazards.
3.1. Pre-Planning
If sufficient warning exists for the pre-planning of an emergency, an REU Leadership Team meeting wil)
immediately be called to order by the Director or his designee to identify the hazard and begin the
process of mobilization and activation of the EOP Alert process. Pre-planning, as discussed in Section
3.2, is to be considered an Alert 1 condition.
3.2. Initial Notification
Initial notification of an emergency can come from any source (internal or external). The primary
sources of initial notification will typically be:
(1) An email alert to the REU Emergency Operations group email sent by the impacted Division
Manager or Assistant Director,or
(2) The Power Contro) Center(PCC) Notice Generator(text alert).
Any REU staff inember with information regarding a possible emergency shall immediately inform their
manager or supervisor of the condition. The receiving manager or supervisor will immediately send an
email to the REU Emergency Operations group email for distribution to all registered REU staff.
For emergency notifications originating from the activation of System Operating Procedure-24 REU
Notification Plan (Attached),the Assistant Director of Utility Operations (or his designee)will
immediately send an email to the REU Emergency Operations group.
The Director(or designee)wil) decide the appropriate Alert Level (see Section 3.3) after reviewing as
much information regarding the emergency condition as possible. Example factors to be considered
include the root cause, risk to staff and public, impact level (slight, moderate, high, severe), duration
(short, medium, long, extensive) and mobilization requirements.
3.3. Alert Levels
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Emergency Operations will be divided into 3 distinct categories of response:
(1) Alert 1—Possible Emergency
(2) Alert 2—Very High Likelihood of Emergency
(3) Alert 3—Active emergency
(4) Alert 0—Resume Normal Operating Conditions
For all Alert Levels,the following notification protocol shall be used to assume command of the
emergency:
• The Incident Commander(IC) will assume command. The Director will typically be the IC,
however, in the event the Director is unavailable for any reason the Assistant Directors will meet
and confer on the appropriate IC for the emergency condition.
• An evaluation and response assessment shall be prepared by the IC documenting the conditions
that warrant issuance of an Emergency Operations Alert.
• A statement will be sent via email alert from the Public Information Officer(PIO)to the all REU
employee email group and to the REU Emergency Operations group using the following format:
o Subject: "NOTICE: REU Emergency Operations Alert Level_ Activated "
o Body Message: "This Alert �evel#has been issued due to . Please refer to your
EOP Guide to ensure you take the proper actions for this event. This Alert Level will be
updated as the situation changes."
o Supplemental SOP reference: "This Alert Level#will activate SOP-XX requiring special
action as defined within the procedure."
3.3.1. Leve) 1—Possible Emergency
The following actions shall take place in the event of an Alert Level 1 activation:
• An emergency planning meeting shall be immediately assembled by the IC and include all
Incident Command personnel as available.
o The IC will schedule the meeting including the conference bridge.
o The meeting conference call number is ,Access Code—to
ensure attendance no matter the location of staff.
o Incident planning shall assume the emergency will escalate to Alert Leve12.
o Activation of any required PCC System Operating Procedures as necessary.
o Assessment of Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Admin requirements.
o Upon gathering input,the IC will draft an Incident Action Plan for dissemination by the
PIO.
■ The Incident Action Plan will identify the priorities and objectives for emergency
response in the event the possible emergency elevates to �evel 2.
■ Planning will include possible coordination, support and recovery requirements.
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• The PIO will send an email alert to the REU Emergency Operations group including the Incident
Action Plan and the next steps from the IC in the event of emergency escalation.
3.3.2. Level 2—Very High Likelihood of an Emergency
The following actions shall take place in the event of an Alert Level 2 activation:
• An emergency planning meeting shall be immediately assembled by the IC and include all
Incident Command personnel as available.
o The IC will hold the meeting(including conference call), call to order and work through
the agenda.
o The meeting conference call number is'—,,,�Access Code_„to
ensure attendance no matter the location of staff.
o Next steps/planning activity shall assume the emergency will escalate to Alert Leve13
including activation of the Department Operations Center.
o Activation of any required PCC System Operating Procedures as necessary.
o Assessment of Operations, Communications, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Admin
requirements.
o Upon gathering input,the IC will draft an Incident Action Plan for dissemination by the
PIO.
■ The Incident Action Plan will identify the priorities and objectives for emergency
response in the event the possible emergency elevates to �evel 3.
Planning will include possible coordination, support and recovery requirements.
• The PIO will send an email alert to the REU Emergency Operations group including the following:
o The Incident Action Plan from the IC.
o The next steps from the IC in the event of emergency escalation.
• The PIO will send an email to the all REU employee email group with the following message:
o An Emergency Mandatory Preparedness statement to all staff:
■ Subject: "Emergency Preparedness—Alert Leve) 2"
■ Body: "Due to the_situation an Alert �evel 2 has been issued. The issuance
of an Alert 3 is very likely if this situation escalates to an active emergency. All
REU staff responsible for emergency operations shall be prepared to report to
duty immediately if required. Please monitor your email and texts for updates
to this situation".
• The PIO shall post a message to REU customers on Facebook and Twitter. The message will
indicate that REU's Incident Response Team is assessing the situation and preparing for any
emergency that may arise. Additional information will be posted as the situation changes.
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3.3.3. I.eve13—Active Emergency
The following actions shall take place in the event of an Alert Level 3 activation:
• Activation of the REU incident Command System (see Section 4.0)
o Develop Incident Objectives including strategy, command emphasis/priorities and safety
considerations.
o Incident Objectives will use the SMART principles of Specific, Measureable,Achievable,
Realistic and Timely.
• Activation of the Department Operations Center(see Section 4)
• Activation of the REU Communication Incident Response Guide (Attached)
• The PIO will send an email to the REU Emergency Operations group with an Incident Update
(attached)at intervals decided by the IC.
• The PIO will send an email to the all REU employee email group with the following message:
o An Emergency Condition statement to all staff:
■ Subject: "Active Emergency—Alert Level 3"
■ Body: "Due to the_emergency an Alert �evel 3 has been issued. The
Department Operations Center has been activated at the Redding Power Plant
Conference Room A. All REU staff responsible for emergency operations shall
report immediately to their respective locations and wait for further instruction
from the REU Incident Command team. Please monitor your email and text for
updates to this situation".
• The PIO will post an initial message to REU customers on Facebook and Twitter to inform of the
emergency situation. Additional messaging will be managed as outlined in the Communication
Incident Response Guide.
3.3.4. �eve) 0—Resume Norma) Operating Routine
The following actions shall take place in the event of an Alert Level 0 activation:
• Demobilization of the Department Operations Center(if activated).
• A debriefing meeting shall be scheduled by the IC including all relevant Incident Command
Officers and Subject Matter Expert(SME) personnel, as available.
• The outcome of the debriefing meeting is to develop two reports within 10 business davs:
o (1) A public REU emergency incident report for the Redding City Council that includes
the following basic elements:
■ Root Cause and Damage Assessment
■ Safety(i.e. injuries, loss of life)
■ Reliability(i.e. outage duration, Redding Power Plant operation,total customer
counts, etc.)
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■ Mutual Aid assistance.
■ Financial impact including efforts for cost recovery from outside agencies.
■ Interaction with mutual aid, outside agencies and departments.
■ Lessons learned.
o (2)An internal REU emergency response report to be used for record keeping and
continual process improvement of the emergency operations plan process.
■ Incorporate the REU emergency incident report.
■ Review of the IC structure and lessons learned.
■ Identification of EOP improvements and assi�nments with due dates for
accountability.
• The PIO will send an email to the all REU employee email group with the following message:
o An Emergency Condition statement to all staff:
■ Subject: "Active Emergency—Alert Level 0"
■ Body: "The emergency situation has ended. Alert Level 0 has been
issued. All REU staff responsible for emergency operations shall resume normal
duties. As part of REU's Emergency Operations Plan,you may be asked for
feedback regarding this emergency to assist the Leadership Team with the
development of an emergency response report".
• Post Alert Level 3 emergency activation, Management will conduct Critical Incident Debriefing
with all employees impacted.Additionally, each Division will work with Personnel to provide
Employee Assistance through the City of Redding Employee Assistance Program and other
available resources.
4. Incident Command System (ICS) Structure
The commonly accepted National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System will
be utilized by REU during emergency situations. The following roles, responsibilities and main focus will
be assigned by position and may be delegated under an assumption of command approach. It is not
feasible that every staff inember will be available during an emergency to respond,therefore it is
expected that REU staff will take delegation and command as appropriate.
Department Operations Center- In the event of an Alert Level 3 condition, a 24 hour per day
Department Operations Center(DOC)will be mobilized at the Redding Power Plant Administration
Building in Conference Room A. A Liaison Officer is responsible for the following items:
• Notification of activation to the City Manager's Office (Emergency Services Director)
• Coordination with any City, County or other agency Emergency Operations Center.
• Preparation of RPP Conference Room A for DOC Activation.
• Coordination with Logistics for necessary supplies.
• Coordination with Operations for necessary information technology.
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• Coordination with RPP security for ingress/egress from the site.
• Coordination with outside agencies for liaison participation at the DOC (i.e. police,fire,
admin).
REU Leadership Rotes& Responsibilities—In order for the ICS to be successful, each individual listed in
Section 4.0 is responsible to understand their role and responsibility during an emergency situation.
This includes, but is not limited to items such as:
• Development, maintenance and administration of ICS Section Emergency Action Plans
(i.e. Operations, Planning& Intelligence, Logistics, Finance)
� Develop management and restoration objectives.
• Staff training and resource identification for optimal emergency response.
• Maintaining current System Operating Procedures to ensure effective implementation
during an emergency event.
It is not practical to assume this EOP will cover all areas of each work-unit and individual contributor
effort during an emergency. This responsibility is held by the REU staff identified in this EOP. If you do
not understand your role or responsibility or would like more clarification, please see your Manager or
Assistant Director.
4.1. Incident Command Staff
Role Responsibility Focus
Incident Commander Overall management responsibility for the incident. Total incident prevention,protection,mitigation,
(IC)or DOC Director response and recovery.
PubliC Info1'mation Communication of incident to internal and extemal Multiple communication channels,dear and
Officer(PIO) stakeholders using the REU Communication Incident concise messaging,continual updates and
Response Guide information streaming.
Safety Officer(SO) Protection of employees and customers from hazards, Maintain safe operational practices,stand-down
injury and Ioss of life. unsafe conditions,preserve safe work environment
during emergency conditions.
Liaison Officer(s)(LO) Coordination with internal divisions and external Customerfocus,internal division administration,
agencies/stakeholders for continuity,efficiency and situational dependent agencies,anticipate
maximum effectiveness. outreach.
The following positions are identified as serving ICS roles during an emergency. Delegation is the
responsibility of the staff inember currently serving in this position. It is the responsibility of each staff
member to assign an alternate or replacement prior to the event and notify the �ogistics Section Chief.
If delegation is not possible,the IC will delegate as needed.
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Incident Command Officer identification
Name REU Role(s) Office Cell Office KS Role ` Alerf�eve13
Phone Phone Emai) Location
Director Incident Commander or DOC
DOC Director
Program Supervisor- Public Information Officer DOC
Admin
,
Safety/Enviro.Coordinator Safety Officer DOC
Assist.Director-Resources Liaison Officer DOC or Field
Assist.Director— Liaison Officer DOC or Field
Enterprise Services
Assist.Director— Liaison Officer DOC or Field
Operations
4.2. Operations Section
The Operations section is comprised of various workgroups that are directly responsible for the success
of maintaining REU system assets during an emergency. This mostly includes field operations and the
prioritization of restoration efforts along with management of power supply resources.
Role Responsibility Focus
PoW2t'Contr0)C2nt2t'- Distribution system Ioad preservation Safety first,adherence to System Operating Procedures,
Dispatch and restoration. coordination with DOC and PIO for timely updates.
POW2Y COI1tY0)C211t2Y— Real-time energy supply reliability. Coordination with WAPA/BANC entities,anticipation of future
Energy Management power supply disruptions or situational changes.
Line&Substation Distribution system asset Safety first,adherence to System Operating Procedures,
preservation and restoration coordination with Dispatch and DOC personnel,Mutual Aid
including use of Mutual Aid. management.
CUStOm21'S2rvIC25— Metering asset preservation and Safety first,coordination with DOC and Liaisons,supplemental
Field Services restoration. crew support for field operations.
Customer Services—Call Emergency customer service and Receive and deliver customer information,coordinate messaging
Center,Walk-in, BaCk business continuity during with PIO and DOC Liaison,provide for normal business
emergencies. operations during emergency situations for non-affected
Office customers.
Power Plant Provide reliable power supply as Anticipate and remedy abnormal operating conditions,
directed by Energy Management communication with Energy Management and DOC.
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Operational Technology Maintain REU OTE systems Remedy OTE issues,coordinate with DOC for priority,and
GI'OUp coordinate with City of Redding IT for troubleshooting and
problem solving.
The individual positions identified as serving lead Operations roles during an emergency are listed in
SOP-200.1 (Operations Section Unitj for further reference. Delegation is the responsibility of the staff
member currently serving in this position. If delegation is not possible,the IC will delegate as needed.
4.3. Planning and Intelligence Section
The Planning& Intelligence section is comprised of various workgroups that are directly responsible for
the success of supporting REU work units during an emergency. The Planning and Intelligence units
include Engineering, GIS/Mapping support, Planning/Drafting, and Compliance efforts.
Role Responsibility Focus
Engineering Review of System Capability and support of Dispatch operations. System configurations,loading capabilities,
system studies
GIS/Mapping Administer GIS projects and programs and prepare a variety of Analyze and interpret GIS generated data to
equipment,operational,statistical,and administrative reports facilitate workflow needs with internal and
related to GIS functions and services as appropriate. external customers.
Planning/Drafting Preparation of electric transmission and distribution(T&D) Coordinate the development of T&D
designs required to harden or upgrade the electric utility system standards,T&D construction and
and to serve new development. reconstruction projects,and work order
systems.
Compliance Ensure compliance process is adhered to during emergency. Monitor for compliance violations,track and
report compliance status to ERC.
The individual positions identified as serving lead Planning and Intelligence roles during an emergency
are listed in SOP-200.2 (Planning& Intelligence Unit)for further reference. Delegation is the
responsibility of the staff inember currently serving in this position. If delegation is not possible,the IC
will delegate as needed.
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4.4. Logistics Section
The Logistics section is comprised of various workgroups that are directly responsible for the success of
supporting REU during an emergency. This mostly includes staff available for direct emergency support.
Role Responsibility Focus
ResoUt'Ces Provide support for travel,purchasing,fleet Coordinate with DOC Liaison for priority,adhere to purchasing
(Avtech staff) vehicles,food/water,and customer specific standards,and relieve Operations units from logistical duties.
engagement.
Ensure business continuity during emergency.
EXeCutlVe Emergency meeting scheduling,minutes and Coordinate with IC for meeting requirements.Ensure REU staff
ASSIStdilt5 document drafting support,purchasing and REU are aware of ineetings and conference calls. Coordinate with
staff support. other Logistics units for response and support.
The individual positions identified as serving lead Logistics roles during an emergency are listed in SOP-
200.3 (Logistics Unit)for further reference. Delegation is the responsibility of the staff inember
currently serving in this position. If delegation is not possible,the IC will delegate as needed.
4.5. Finance
The Finance section is comprised of the normal REU Finance division that is directly responsible for the
financial management of REU's funds during an emergency. This includes all staff available for direct
financial support.
Role Responsibility Focus
REU Track costs and expenses,labor time,equipment time,cost estimates, Adhere to City(or external agency)purchase
Finance develop emergency contracts/PO's,coordinate with City Finance for requirements,manage costs and project
procurement and purchasing standards,disseminate an Emergency expenses,prepare for future City Council
Purchasing procedure to Operations,Planning and logistics leads. action as necessary.
The individual positions identified as serving lead Logistics roles during an emergency are listed in SOP-
200.4(Finance Unit)for further reference. Delegation is the responsibility of the staff inember currently
serving in this position. If delegation is not possible,the IC will delegate as needed.
5. Supporting Documentation
The following supporting documents are included by reference. These documents can be updated
separate from the Review requirement in Section 6.0. At a minimum,this supporting documentation
will be reviewed and updated as necessary as stated in the review requirement in Section 6.0.
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TITLE INTENT OWNER LOCATION
REU Incident Main source for Public
REU Information
Response communication Officer
Communication process during
Guide emergency
incident.
$�P-2��.1 Supplemental info Operations
specific to Section Chief
Operations Unit operations unit
$�P-2��.2 Supplemental info P&I Section
specific to Chief
Planning& planning&
Intelligence Unit Intelligence unit
SOP-200.3 Supplemental info Logistics
specific to Section Chief
LogIStICS Unit �ogistics unit
SOP-200.4 Supplemental info Finance Section
specific to finance Chief
Finance Unit un�t
ICS Forms Documentation FEMa ��g s; tr�i��r� ,f�rn�, �� i�sr�sr��rc� i�sf�rrs�s,as �
during incidents.
6. Update, Review and Training Requirements
This procedure can be updated at any time to ensure relevancy and completeness for the Emergency
Operations Program. This SOP shall be reviewed at least twice per year during normal summer and
winter preparation training meetings. All training attendance records shall be retained for a minimum
period of 5 years.
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REU Distribution 10-Year Capital Improvement Program
Obiective
The objective of the 10-Year Capital Improvement Program is to enhance the distribution
system in two ways:
• Selectively replace the components used on the electrical distribution system to reduce
the probability that the system itself will initiate a fire.
• H�arden the electrical distribution system to better survive a fire.
These objectives will be achieved using the following five strategies:
• Enhanced inspections and tracking of assets;
• System hardening of key subsystems;
• Improved situational awareness;
• System improvements providing better operational practices;
• The addition of switching to provide precision de-energization.
System Improvements Description
The suggested system improvements are proposed to be as described below:
1) Field Verify/T2 /T3 Boundary:The present CPUC maps defining the Tier 1, 2, and 3
boundaries were created as statewide maps that lack the detail necessary to accurately
define the operation of the utility assets within the City of Redding (COR). An
assessment will be performed to provide clarity of what the actual fire hazards are at
critical locations on the REU distribution system. Mitigation shall be performed for
certain circuits to allow the recloser operation to be reinstated and removed from the list
shown in Attachment 2.
2) Perform necessary tree trimming and removal in priority areas.
3) Reconfigure specific Circuits to feed only Tier l.
4) Install non-arcing arrestors, fuses, and squirrel guards and add covered wire jumpers.
5) Create 30-foot sterilized perimeter for T2 and T3 substations.
6) Apply fire retardant to poles for T2 and T3.
7) Install fault indicators in order to locate issues faster.
8) Install Mesh Network to retrieve fault and outage data.
9) Connect Line Fault Indicator data to SCADA.
10)Provide secondary water source to Power Plant.
11)Install additional 12KV switches at Tl boundary.
12)Install fast reclosers/sectionalizers at Tl boundary.
13)Convert overhead to underground for critical COR water plants.
14)Improve existing and add additional access roads to critical sections of the distribution
system.
15)Replace existing 115KV poles with steel pole in T2 and T3 areas.
16)Convert overhead to underground where it is deemed cost effective.
17)Convert Keswick River Crossing from wood to steel.
System Improvements Timeline
Priority will be given to the improvements that can be deployed the earliest,with the largest
estimated return in meeting the Program objectives. Improvements which require larger
efforts such as city-wide studies and design consultant efforts will be implemented as they
are completed.
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REU Distribution 10-Year Capital Improvement Program
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1 Field verify and revise Tier 2 and Tier 3 ��� ����
boundary �
Z Perform necessary Cree trimming and ��rn ����
vegetation removal in priority areas �
3 Reconfi�ure specific distribuCion circuits to ��� i�te
feed only Tier 1 areas � �
4 Install non-arcing arrestors,fuses,and � ���� X X X
birdJsquirrel guards,covered jumpers in T2/T3
5 Create 30-foot sterilized perimeTer far ��� �e��
substations in T2 and T3 areas � p
6 Apply fire retardant or fire wrap to wood poles '� �' X X � X
far T2 and T3 areas
� Install fault indicators for faster location of � X X
distribution outages
8 Install mesh network to retrieve outage data ��� 1���
from Remote Metering Project � �
9 Connect line fault indieator data to SCADA Gomplet�
10 Integrate remote meter data and fault indicator �'�, X X
data with Outage Management System
11 Provide secondary water source To Power FIanT Catinplete
12 Install additional 12KV switches at Tl ��� ����
bounda �
13 �staIl fast reclosers/sectionalizers at Tl X X �X
boundary
14 Convert overhead to underground far critical � �
COR water facilities
15 Improve existing aecess roads and add X X X X' X
additional to criricat sections of the system
16 Replace 115KV wood poles with Steel or X X � X. X X � �
Laminate in T2 and T3 areas
17 Convert overhead circuits to underground � �, X X !X X!
where practical in T2 and T3 areas.
1� Convert Keswick River crossing fi•om wood to � �
steel
1 y Upgrade 12KV Breaker Protect Relay to better � X X X
coordinate with circuit fusing
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Bud�etary Cost Estimate
A11 improvement items will first be evaluated for their cost/benefit in meeting the
objectives of the Program, as we11 as compared to the overall budget available prior to
implementation. Items identified for installation in the early years are easily justified as an
available technology that is quickly becoming industry standard or best practice.
The initial budgetary costs have either been completed or have been rolled into REU's
expanded 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A summary portion of the 10-Year
CIP is below to provide additional detail of the projected level of effort required to
implement these remaining wildfire mitigation tasks, as well as additional distribution
improvement tasks.
This table shows the estimated cost of each project over the 10-Year Capital Improvement
Plan along with associated hours estimated to complete the project.
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Circuit Hardenin $1,994,000 5840 0
Install switches at Tl boundary/Feeder $378,000 540 100
Reconfi ration to T 1 onl
Install Fast reclosers/sectionalizers at $206,000 234 60
T 1 boundar
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1-Phase Cutout Mounted Recloser $200,500 135 50
De lo ment
A in Asset - Pole Re lacements $14,360,000 46,500 0
Switch Re lacement Pro am $1,370,000 4275 0
LED Streetli ht Conversion $4,050,000 1500 0
Under�round
Aging Asset - Underground Cable $24,600,000 67,500 0
Re lacements
Strate ic Under roundin $6,500,000 12,600 0
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Fiber O tic Backbone � $4,500,000 10,800 1,000
Hi h Im edance Fault Detection $1,745,000 0 1360
Substation Securit Im rovements $850,000 1080 40
Substation Aging Asset Replacement �5,300,000 0 0
Bud et Reserve Onl )
Substation Fence U rade Canb $110,000 0 0
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� �r�tional Eff�cien� a�d R��%tbiii �m �vverne�ts
Faulted Circuit Indicator continuation
(200 $490,000 540 N/A
O�I/300 UG
Line Sensors Deployment (SEL �150,000 90 60
FLT/FLR
Line Capacity Upgrades and Volt-Var �1,053,500 8,775 0
O timization
ADMS and Device Deployment for �5,855,500 1,510 1,500
ADMS
RMI to AMI Conversion $2,428,000 1,125 0
BESS Installation Pilot $280,000 0 80
(�the�r
Electric System Model�(Windmil) � $139 500 � 0 700
Com letion* '
Engineering Studies - Fuse
Coordination, $93,000 0 465
DER Im act, Switchin Contin enc *
U date Standards* $96,000 0 465
Fault Location Isolation and Service $40 000 0 200
Restoration FLISR Stud * '
Facilities Field Verification -Phase $575,000 2,475 0
Identification
Totals $77,36�,000 165,519 6,095
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Overview
Through the application of technology, REU will be able to more effectively protect and reduce
threats to the electric utility infrastructure and the customers who rely upon it. The following
technologies will greatly enhance REU's ability to minimize sources of ignition, manage
vegetation within the City's electric grid, enhance prod�uctivity of utility staff, harden systems,
more effectively protect and notify the public if an issue arises, as well as shorten the response
and recovery time in the event REU equipment contributes to starting a wildfire.
Technology also helps to heighten situational awareness and enhances public safety response
time, allowing first responders to react in an appropriate and effective manner before, during and
after a wildfire. The Program provides funding to the Redding Police Department(RPD) and the
City Information Technology(IT) Department for services rendered to help prevent REU caused
wildfires through aerial surveys of REU's overhead electric lines, video monitoring of facilities,
a common communication platform, and a GPS based vehicle tracking platform. The
memorandums of understanding (MOUs) are attached.
Specifically, this program provides for an estimated total of forty(40) cameras; a common radio
platform, including base stations, handhelds and vehicle mounted radios for REU personal as
well as radio equipment for Redding Police and Fire command Staff; and Automatic Vehicle
Location (AVL) tracking devices on all Electric Utility vehicles and necessary upgrades for first
responder vehicles. The common communication and GPS vehicle tracking platforms will be
expandable and be designed to allow easy adoption by other City Departments at a small
incremental cost.
Cameras for Utilitv Operations, Fire Detection and Miti�ation
Situational awareness is instrumental in combating fires in and around our community. Camera
technology is a vital element in the early detection and intrusion of wildland fires into the City of
Redding. In addition, cameras provide critical information related to any REU equipment that
may be a contributory cause to a fire. The installation of cameras in areas surrounding REU's
critical infrastructure will greatly enhance first responder's ability to identify, locate, and
mitigate fire threats.
Live feed cameras mounted throughout REU's service territory wi11 assist with the early
detection of fires caused by the electric system. Strategically placed cameras in the proximity of
REU's transrr�ission lines, especially in the Tier 2 and Tier 3 fire areas, will also aid in risk
assessments during designated Red Flag warning days or a fire weather event in which an
Emergency Operations Center is activated. Ear1y assessment and detection allows REU to
quickly react and prevent the system from inflicting harm on the surrounding areas.
Mobile cameras will also be used in a variety of preventative ways through the use of Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This includes the identification of potential right-of-way hazards as
well as the location and isolation of hot spots in REU distribution lines using Forward Looking
Infrared Radar(FLIR) technologies.
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In the event a fire is seen or reported, fixed cameras and UAVs can quickly discover and identify
hot spots in the area,help determine the potential for the fire to spread, and give first responders
specific intelligence related to scaling fire resources up or down appropriately. In addition,
strategically placed fixed cameras assist first responders in determining the best evacuation
routes through enhanced situational awareness. Fixed and UAV cameras allow firefighters and
first responders to more effectively manage firefighting operations. Speakers mounted on UAVs
greatly enhance the ability to communicate with first responders in the danger area and with
citizen evacuations.
HD video streaming from the UAVs to the Department Operation Center(DOC) or command
staff on computers/cell phones will allow those in control of fire operations to see a live,real-
time video feed of the fire. This will streamline firefighting capabilities and enable command
center personnel to make quick decisions based on real-time information,rather than using
information that has been relayed through multiple parties or having to wait until frst responders
are in place. Command center personnel will be able to see the direction a fire is spreading,
providing the ability to move resources to the most effective positions.
Implementation of an artificial intelligence overwatch camera and software system will assist in
the early detection of fires. Fire watch systems are specifically manufactured for early wildfire
detection and can be calibrated for any region, vegetation, and type of weather. This technology
includes a triple optical sensing unit, control and detection software that performs self-
diagnostics, and smoke detection. While this technology is recommended to be used with a
detection radius of ten (10) miles, it has proven itself capable of locating smoke plumes up to
forty(40) miles away during clear weather days. When smoke is detected by the system it alerts
users so that first responders can react quickly and efficiently before flames reach the tree tops.
Early detection using the system allows first responders to launch a direct attack using minimal
resources and results in both physical and monetary savings.
City-wide issues and concern can begin long before the cause of a �re is known due to lack of
certainty. By determining the cause, or origin, of a fire quickly, we can not only save life and
properties, we can mitigate the risk of uncertainty.
Aerial Imagery
The city-wide aerial orthophotography is a core data set for the GIS Division. Aerial imagery or
orthophotography provides the picture from which many GIS data layers are created and
maintained. For example, our parcels,roads, water system, wastewater system, and storm drain
system GIS layers are all created and maintained using high-resolution orthophotography. Also,
high-resolution imagery is a powerful visual tool when represented on maps and exhibits. It is
important that the imagery be kept up-to-date. The most recent aerial imagery was flown prior to
the Carr fire, and is therefore not a true representation of our community's current landscape.
New imagery would allow fire crews to be able to identify current overgrown areas, as well as
those areas at a higher risk of fires. Ensuring the imagery is kept up to date on a more frequent
basis will play a critical role in ensuring fire crews are able to maintain a clearer/safer landscape
as vegetation regrows. Newer imagery would allow for accurate GIS data, which in turn, would
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further enhance the City's Fire Department in their fire mitigation efforts. This imagery will be
performed every two years.
City-Wide Communications Platform
Immediate and reliable communication is vital during an emergency such as a wildfire, or major
storm event. The current City of Redding radio systems have reached their end of useful life and
are requiring replacement. RPD is currently in the process of upgrading their existing radio
system and REU is proposing to expand upon this project to include additional features that will
meet Redding Electric Utility's need while also creating a unified platform across City
Departments. By implementing a unified stationary and mobile communication platform, City of
Redding personnel will have the ability to communicate across Departments during emergency
situations quickly and efficiently. This platform will provide immediate connection to all parties,
free of cross-channel interference, allowing each Department to work simultaneously and in
support of one another. In addition to purchasing the communications platform, REU will
provide radios for Electric Utility employees and Redding Police and Fire command staff to
ensure reliable communication between first responders and REU to ensure the preservation of
life and property. �Initial costs associated with the communications platform will be paid by
REU. The Redding Police Department will be responsible for a partial repayment for handheld
and vehicle radios through an interdepartmental lease process.
This radio system will allow first responders to immediately report downed electric lines to REU
or report a fire that has been started due to a downed line. This wili lead to faster response times
and better fire management. Direct radio communication between Redding Fire Department
personnel to Police personnel will provide safe direction to high risk areas during evacuations as
well as allow first responders to request specific power shutoffs from REU's DOC during an
emergency.
*In accordance with Wildfire Mitigation legislation.
Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)
AVL will assist each Department with the identi�cation and tracking of first responder and
emergency vehicles. During a wildfire event, it is critical for the Department Operations Center
(DOC) to be able to determine the location of each vehicle so that resources can be dispatched
and/or redirected in the most effective manner, and to identify where a vehicle is located so
assistance may be provided if an employee is in danger. AVL aids in the identification of
employee location during emergencies and allows dispatchers to warn personnel who are in the
vicinity of an at-risk area.
AVL will allow REU to track the progress of employees while patrolling equipment during a
Red Flag outage. By doing so, REU can ensure that outages are handled quickly and efficiently,
and that employees are not at risk. If an emergency situation is identified, AVL will provide
REU with the ability to quickly report a vehicle's location and allow dispatchers to send first
responders directly to the vehicle and employee(s).
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REU Wildfire Technology Matrix
Cameras for Aerial Citywide Automatic
Detection& Imagery Cominunications Vehicle Location
Miti ation Platform (AVL)
Vegetation x x
Management
Enhanced x x x
Inspections
Situational x x x x
Awareness
Operational x x x
Practices
System Hardening x x x x
Public Safety& x x x
Notification.
Reclosing& x x x
Deenergization
Wildfire Response x x x
&Recovery
REU Technology Strategies Matrix
Cameras for Aerial Citywide Automatic
Detection& Imagery Coinmunications Vehicle Location
Mitigation Platform (AVL)
Wildfire x x x x
Prevention&
Improved
Res onse
Technology x x x x
Solutions
DisYribution 10- x x x
year Capital.
Im rovements
REU Emergency x x x x
Operations
Budgetary Cost Estimate
Item# Item Description Total Cost
1 Caineras for Utility Operation,Fire Detection and $2,989,000
Mitigation
2 AerialImagery $50,000
3 City-Wide Communication Platform $8,$20,000
4 Automatic Vehicle Location(AVL) $60,000
Total $11,919,000
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CITY OF REDDING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
RPD—WMP- 1.
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is made at Redding, California, by
and between Redding Electric Utility (12EU), an enterprise business unit of the City of Redding
(City) a municipal corporation, and Redding Police Department (RPD), a general fund business
unit of the City, for the purpose of wildfire prevention and improved technology.
WHEREAS, SB 901 was adopted by Governor Brown on September 21, 2018; and REU does not
have sufficient personnel to perform the services required herein thereby necessitating this MOU
for RPD services.
WHEREAS, SB 901 requires the REU to draft and implement a Wild�re Mitigation Plan for the
purpose of preventing the start of wildfires resulting from utility operations as well as to expand
technology in order to reduce the catastrophic impacts which may be caused by or inflicted upon
REU facilities or operations.
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a program providing for RPD to support REU in
implementation of a Wildfire Mitigation Plan as more fully defined herein, and authorized the City
Manager to execute this MOU between the parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties covenant and agree, for good consideration hereby
acknowledged, as follows:
SECTION l. RPD SERVICES
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this MOU, RPD sha11 provide to REU the
services described in Exhibit A - REU Technology Solutions Program, attached and
incorporated herein. RPD shall provide the services at the time, place, and in the manner
specified in Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS
A. REU shall reimburse RPD for services rendered pursuant to this MOU through the
City Budgeting process and as described in Exhibit B. Exhibit B is attached and
incorporated herein, in a total amount not to exceed one million five hundred ninety-
nine thousand dollars ($1,189,000) for the purchase and implementation of
technology, as well as the training of staff inembers. This sum is further limited in
each technology category as shown in Exhibit B.
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SECTION 3. TERM AND TERMINATION
A. RPD shall commence work on or about the date of this agreement and continue or be
terminated with mutual agreement of existing or modified terms by REU and RPD.
B. RPD hereby acknowledges and agrees that the obligation of REU to pay under this
MOU is contingent upon the availability of City's funds which are appropriated or
allocated by the City Council. Should the funding for the project and/ar work set
forth herein not be appropriated or allocated by the City Council, this MOU shall
terminate when the funding is exhausted.
C. In the event that City Council terminates the program,RPD shall provide to REU any
and all finished and unfinished reports,charts or other work product prepared by RPD
pursuant to this MOU.
D. In the event the City Council terrninates the program, REU shall pay RPD the
reasonable value of services rendered by RPD pursuant to this MOU. RPD shall, not
later than thirty (30) calendar days after termination of this MOU�, furnish to REU
such financial information as in the judgment of the REU's representative is
necessary to determine the reasonable value of the services rendered by RPD.
SECTION 4. MISCELLANEOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MOU
A. No portion of the work or services to be performed under this MOU shall be assigned,
transferred, conveyed or subcontracted without prior written approval of REU, the
City Manager or the City Council.
B. RPD, at such times and in such form as REU may require, shall furnish REU with
such periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken
pursuant to this MOU.
C. RPD shall maintain accounts and records,including personnel,property and�nancial
records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this MOU and
such other records as may be deemed necessary by REU to assure proper accounting
for all project funds. These records shall be made available for audit purposes to state
and federal authorities, or any authorized representative of City. RPD shall retain
such records for three (3) years after the expiration of this MOU, unless prior
permission to destroy them is granted by REU�.
SECTION 5. MOU INTERPRETATION,AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
A. This document, including all exhibits, contains the entire agreement between the
parties and supersedes whatever oral or written understanding each may have had
priar to the execution of this MOU. This MOU shall not be altered, amended or
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modified except by a writing signed by REU and RPD and duly authorized by the
City Manager. No verbal agreement or conversation with any official, offcer, agent
or employee of City, either before, during or after the execution of this MOU, shall
affect or modify any of the terms or conditions contained in this MOU.
B. No covenant or condition to be performed by RPD under this MOU can be waived
except by the written consent of REU. Forbearance or indulgence by REU in any
regard whatsoever shall not constitute a waiver of the covenant or condition in
question.
C. In the event of a conflict between the term and conditions of the body of this MOU
and those of any exhibit or attachment hereto, the terms and conditions set forth in
the body of this MOU proper shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between the
terms and conditions of any two or more exhibits or attachments hereto, those
prepared by REU shall prevail over those prepared by RPD.
SECTION 6. SURVIVAL
The provisions set forth in Sections 3 through 5, inclusive, of this MOU shall survive
termination of the MOU.
SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
RPD shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of federal, state and local
governments.
SECTION 8. REPRESENTATIVES
A. REU's representative for this MOU is the Redding Electric Director Daniel Beans,
telephone number (530) 339-7350. All of RPD's questions pertaining to this MOU
shall be referred to the above-named person, or to the representative's designee.
B. RPD's representative for this MOU is Redding Police Chief William Schueller,
telephone number(530) 225-4284.
C. The representatives set forth herein shall have authority to give all notices required
herein.
SECTION 9. DATE OF MOU
The date of this MOU shall be the date it is signed by REU.
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IN WITN�ESS WHEREOF, REU and RPD have executed this MOU on the days and year set
forth below:
CITY OF REDDING,
A Division of a Municipal Corporation
Dated: , 2019
By: Daniel Beans, Electric U�tility Director
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BARRY E. DeWALT
City Attorney
PAMELA MIZE, City Clerk By:
Redding Police Department
Dated: , 2019
By: William Schueller, Chief of Police
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1. Introductian
A. P�rpose
The purpose of thc Redding Electric Utility (REU) Tcehnology Solutions Program is to
establish a frameworl� for tl�e eleetric utility to conduet an effective, coordinated program
to prevent catastraphic im�pacts to its in�rash�ucture from wildfires This program is a
sigi�i�icant componciat of tl�e Rcdding Electric Utility Wild�rc Mitigatiol� Pla�� required
by SB901. Tlzc Plogiam aims to prevent the start of wildfires from utility operations as
well as provide faster response in tlae event af a wildfir� either caused by or threatening its
eleetric utility assets loeated in ai3d around tl�e City of Redding.
B. Goals
• Prevent electrie utiiity-caused wiidfires.
• Reduce the tilne for the Redding Police Department(RPD)to report,respond to, and
engage in emergencies that threaten grid infrastructure and other REU faeilities.
• Increase technology use and reliabi�ity in order to promote interdepartme�tal
coordination.
C. Objectives
Tl�e Progra�n's primary objectives are to:
• Identify hazards that pose a potential thr�at of damagin� wi]dfires that may
reasonab�ly be lil�cly to affeet REU facilities.
• Prioritize interdepartmental communication through�•adios,
• Quickly identify possible fire ris�ks and choreograph proper responsc routes.
• Decl ease recovcry time after a�re occurs,
• Inerease accuracy of fire invest�gation results.
• Utilize cameras to identify possible tl�reats that arc naturally occurring or human causcd.
• Track progress a11d loeatiola of employees to ensure thc safety and effectiveness of
positioning.
2, StrategylSeope of Work
A, REt1� will eoo�rdinate with R;PD to fund the followin�technology:
• IJninanned Aerial Vehiele(U�AV)
• Cameras for Surveillanee, Fire Deteetion, and Investigation
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B. Redding Police Departlnent to procure technology dee�ned necessary as well as
provide staff and requisite training to ap�rate the following technology:
• UAV units: RPD wi11 assist REU in the aerial patrol of overhead lines using IIAVs
equipped with Forward Looking Infrared Radar(FLIR). This servic�wi11 be
provided on an as needed basis but at a minimum of ance yearly as required by
California Publie Utilities Commission General Order 165. This process aids in
ensuring the stability of REU's overhead lines and assists in the location and
mitigation of potential fire hazard risks.
� UAV units: RPD wi11 assist RFD in the monitoring of fires using UAVs equipped
with FLIR technology. This service will be provided on an as needed basis.
- Calneras for Surveillance, Fire Detection, an� Inv�stigation. RPD will assist REU in
the detection as we11 as inv�stigation of fire origination and cause of ignition through
the use of fixed and/or mobile cameras.
- Radio System: RPD will report a11 Utility related fir�hazards to REU personnel
through the�nified commt�nication platform.
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Cost Estimates
1. UAVs
• Four(4}UAVs equipped with FLIR capabilitiies
• Two (2)UAVs wlthout FLIR capabilitles
• One (1) Insight RT System with Road Case
• Yearly Inspection of Power Lines
o Total cost is not to exceed$230,000
2. Cameras
� Forty(40)fixed cameras
• Intelligence Led Policing(ILP)
• 3D Laser Scanner and Equipment
• Added equipment and warranties
o Tota1 cost Is not to exceed$959,000
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CITY OF REDDING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
IT-WMP-1.
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is made at Redding, California, by
and between Redding Electric Utility (12EU), an enterprise business unit of the City of Redding
(City) a municipal corporation, and Information Technology Department (IT), a general fund
business unit of the City, for the purpose of wildfire prevention and improved technology.
WHEREAS, SB 901 was adopted by Governor Brown on September 21,2018; and REU does not
have sufficient personnel to perform the services required herein thereby necessitating this MOU
for IT services.
WHEREAS, SB 901 requires the REU to draft and implement a Wildfire Mitigation Plan for the
purpose of preventing the start of wildfires resulting from utility operations as well as to undertake
vegetation management efforts to reduce the catastrophic impacts which may be caused by REU
facilities or operations.
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a program providing for IT to support REU in
implementation of a Wildfire Mitigation Plan as more fully defined herein, and authorized the City
Manager to execute this MOU between the parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties covenant and agree, for good consideration hereby
acknowledged, as follows:
SECTION 1. IT SERVICES
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this MOU, IT shall provide to REU the
services described in Exhibit A - REU Technology Solutions Program, attached and
incorporated herein. IT shall provide the services at the time, place, and in the manner
specified in Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS
A. REU shall reimburse IT for services rendered pursuant to this MOU through the City
Budgeting process and as described in Exhibit B.Exhibit B is attached and incorporated
herein, in a total amount not to exceed eight million eight hundred eighty-one thousand
dollars ($10,730,000) for the purchase and implementation of technology, as well as
the training of staff inembers. This sum is further limited in each technology category
as shown in Exhibit B.
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SECTION 3. TERM AND TERMINATION
A. IT shall commence work on or about the date of this agreement and continue or be
terminated with mutual agreement of existing or modified terms by REU and IT.
B. IT hereby acknowledges and agrees that the obligation of REU to pay under this
MOU is contingent upon the availability of City's funds which are appropriated or
allocated by the City Council. Should the funding for the project and/ar work set
forth herein not be appropriated or allocated by the City Council, this MOU shall
terminate when the funding is exhausted.
C. In the event that City Council tern�inates the program, IT shall provide to REU any
and all finished and unfinished reports, charts or other work product prepared by IT
pursuant to this MOU�.
D. In the event the City Council terminates the program, REU shall pay IT the
reasonable value of services rendered by IT pursuant to this MOU. IT shall,not later
than thirty (30) calendar days after termination of this MOU, furnish to REU such
financial information as in the judgment of the REU's representative is necessary to
determine the reasonable value of the services rendered by IT.
SECTION 4. MISCELLANEOUS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MOU
A. No portion of the work or services to be performed under this MOU shall be assigned,
transferred, conveyed or subcontracted without prior written approval of REU, the
City Manager or the City Council.
B. IT, at such times and in such form as REU may require, shall furnish REU with such
periodic reports as it may request pertaining to the work or services undertaken
pursuant to this MOU.
C. IT shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial
records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this MOU and
such other records as may be deemed necessary by REU to assure proper accounting
for all project funds. These records shall be made available for audit purposes to state
and federal autharities, or any authorized representative of City. IT shall retain such
records for three (3) years after the expiration of this MOU, unless prior permission
to destroy them is granted by REU.
SECTION 5. MOU INTERPRETATION,AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
A. This document, including all exhibits, contains the entire agreement between the
parties and supersedes whatever oral or written understanding each may have had
priar to the execution of this MOU. This MOU shall not be altered, amended or
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modified except by a writing signed by REU and IT and duly authorized by the City
Manager. No verbal agreement or conversation with any official, officer, agent or
employee of City, either before, during or after the execution of this MOU, shall
affect or modify any of the terms or conditions contained in this MOU.
B. No covenant or condition to be performed by IT under this MOU can be waived
except by the written consent of REiJ. Forbearance or indulgence by REU in any
regard whatsoever shall not constitute a waiver of the covenant or condition in
question.
C. In the event of a conflict between the term and conditions of the body of this MOU
and those of any exhibit or attachment hereto, the terms and conditions set forth in
the body of this MOU proper shall prevail. In the event of a conflict between the
terms and conditions of any two or more exhibits or attachments hereto, those
prepared by REU shall prevail over those prepared by IT.
SECTION 6. SURVIVAL
The provisions set forth in Sections 3 through 5, inclusive, of this MOU shall survive
termination of the MOU.
SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
IT shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of federal, state and local
governments.
SECTION 8. REPRESENTATIVES
A. REU's representative for this MOU is the Redding Electric Director Daniel Beans,
telephone number(530)339-7350. All of IT's questions pertaining to this MOU shall
be referred to the above-named person, or to the representative's designee.
D. IT's representative for this MOU is Redding Information Technology Director
Anthony Van Boekel,telephone number(530) 225-4070.
E. The representatives set forth herein shall have authority to give all notices required
herein.
SECTION 9. DATE OF MOU
The date of this MOU shall be the date it is signed by REU.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, REU and IT have executed this MOU on the days and year set forth
below:
CITY OF REDDING,
A Division of a Municipal Corporation
Dated: , 2019
By: Daniel Beans, Electric Utility Director
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BARRY E. DeWALT
City Attorney
PAMELA MIZE, City Clerk By:
Information Technology Department
Dated: , 2019
By: Anthony Van Boekel, Information
Technology Director
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1. Introductian
A. P�rpose
The purpose of thc Redding Electric Utility (REU) Tcehnology Solutions Program is to
establish a frameworl� for tl�e eleetric utility to conduet an effective, coordinated program
to prevent catastraphic im�pacts to its in�rash�ucture from wildfires This program is a
sigi�i�icant componciat of tl�e Rcdding Electric Utility Wild�rc Mitigatiol� Pla�� required
by SB901. Tlzc Plogiam aims to prevent the start of wildfires from utility operations as
well as provide faster response in tlae event af a wildfir� either caused by or threatening its
eleetric utility assets loeated in ai3d around tl�e City of Redding.
B. Goals
• Prevent electrie utiiity-caused wiidfires.
• Reduce the time for first responders to repart,respond to, and engage in emergeneies
that threaten grid infrastructure and other REU faeilities,
• Increase technology use and reliability in order to promote in�erdepartmental
coordination.
C. Objectives
Tl�e Progra�n's primary objectives are to:
• Identify hazards that pose a potential thr�at of damagin� wi]dfires that may
reasonab�ly be lil�cly to affeet REU facilities.
• Prioritize interdepartmental communication through�•adios,
• Quickly identify possible fire ris�ks and choreograph proper responsc routes.
• Decl ease recovcry time after a�re occurs,
• Inerease accuracy of fire invest�gation results.
• Utilize cameras to identify possible threats that are natural]y occurring or human causcd.
• Track progress al�d locatiola of employees to ensure the safety and effectiveness of
positioning.
2, StrategylSeope of Work
A, REt1� will eoo�rdinate with COR Information Technolagy (IT} Depa�rtment to
fund the purchase and ma�intenance of the following technology:
• Fixed and Mobile Cammunicatian Platfoz�n
• Autoinatic Vehicle Location(AVL)
• IQ FireWatch
• AerialIma�ery
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B. City of Redding IT Depart�nent to procure and implement technology deemed
necessary as well as provide staff and requisite training to operate the following
technology:
- Radio System: The City IT D�partment wi11 design,purchase, and implcment the
infrastructure and equipment necessary to create a stable radia system based within
City Lilnits. This system will have the capacity to cxpand ta all City Divisions that
express a need for radio use.
- Radios: The City IT Department will determine the apprapriat� design and
functionality of radios and order the amount necessary ta autfit REU, RPD, and RFD.
- AVL: Th� City IT Depart�nent will dcsign, implement, and maintain the necessary
programs and technology to expand AVL s�rvices ta a11 v�hicles in REU.
- IQ FireWatch: The City IT D�partm�nt wi11 purchase, implement, and maintain the
teehnology and equipment required to utilize the IQ FireWatch system.
- Aerial Ilnagery. The City IT Department will aid in the city-wide aerial
orthophotography every twa (2)years and assist in its inclusion in the City's GIS
maps.
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Cost Estimates
1. Fixed and Nlobile Communication Platform
• Master Site Controller
• Two RF sites
• Backhaul Network
� SHASCOM Console site
• Subscribers (Radios) for RFD,RPD, REU and the EOC
• External Services
• Radio Management
• Key Management Facilities
• Technical Training
• Mobile Command Center Unit
o Total cost is not to exceed$8,820,000
2. Automatic Vehicle Location(AVL)
• AVL coverage for a11 vehicles in RELT
o Total cost is not to exceed$60,000
3. IQ FireWatch
• Triple Optical sensing unit
• Pan/tilt with weather housing
� Switchbox and cabling to head unit
• Control unit with remote control and Watchdog function
• Ethernet switch
• Power supply with urge protection and EMI filter
• Control and detection software including self-diagnostics
• Detection units
• Construction of additional viewing towers
• Integration/Connection to Public Services/Emergency Responders (Fire and Forestry
Service)
• Training and calibration labor
• Permitting fees
o Total cost is not to exceed$1,800,000
4. AerialImagery
• Provides orthophotography to the GIS division for inapping
• High-resolution imagery
o Total cost is not to exceed$50,000 every two (2)years
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TECHNOLOGY TOTAL COST GENERA� REU COST
FUND COST
C�nm�nr��d Aerial�leh�cles
UAV(Matrice 210} $ 175,000 $ 175,000
UAV(Mavic 2 Dual} $ 15,000 $ 15,000
Annual ongoing maintenance and training $ 20,000
Insight RT System w/Road Case $ 15,000 $ 15,000
Yearly Power Line Inspection $ 5,000
*RPD will provide assitance to REU and RFD $ 230,000 $ 205,000
C�me�as',
Fixed Cameras(40}with �ive Feed $ 800,000 $ 800,000
�aser Scanner $ 85,500 $ 85,500
Scanner Equipment and Warranties $ 27,500 $ 27,500
Fuji File Mirrorless Camera Forensic Bundle $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Ultralight ALS Complete Turbo Kit $ 6,000 $ 6,000
Intelligence Led Policing $ 35,000
IQ FireWatch $ 500,000
*For use by REU, RFD, and RPD $ 1,459,000 $ 924,000
fix�c��n�Mc���le GGc�rrrnmunicatic►n Pl��fcrrm
Master Site Controller $ 8,220,000 $ 3,407,000 $ 4,813,000
-Two RF Sites
- IP Based Backhaul Network
-SHASCOM Console Site
-Subscribers(Radios)for RFD, RPD, REU,and EOC
- External Services
- Radio Management
- Key Management Facilities
-Technical Training
-Contingency Funding
- Backup Subcribers for Major Events(20)
Mobile Command Center Unit $ 550,000 $ 550,000
- Maintenance Performed by IT $ 50,000
*Subscribers provided to REU, RFD, and RPD $ 8,820,000 $ 3,407,000 $ 5,363,000
Automatic�fehicle Lcr+��tion(AU�.)
Additional module to ESRI Contract $ 7,000
Profesional Services for Installation $ 20,000 $ 20,000
Computer Hardware/Storage $ 23,000 $ 23,000
Contingency Funding $ 10,000 $ 10,000
*lnstalled on REU, RFD, and RPD vehicles $ 60,000 $ 53,000
TOTALS $ ' 10,569,000 $ 3,407,000 $ 6,545,000
Ongoing costs for all technologies of approximately$120,000 will be primarily funded by the City's 1T
Department.Staff anticipates this to be partially offset by reduced maintenance due to the replacement of
aging infrastructure.
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Reviewed By:
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System Operating Procedure SOP-35 Operating During High Fire
Threat Conditions Version 5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE......................................................................................................................................................2
2. APPLICABILITY.........................................................................................................................................2
3. DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................................................................2
4. COMMUNICATION....................................................................................................................................3
5. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALERT ISSUANCES.....................................................................3
6. RECLOSERS.................................................................................................................................................3
'7. ALLOWABLE WORK DESIGNATIONS.................................................................................................4
8. SOP-200 ALERT LEVEL.............................................................................................................................4
9. REVIEW AND UPDATING REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................5
10. TRAINING....................................................................................................................................................5
11. REVISION HISTORY..................................................................................................................................5
12. ATTACHMENTS:....................................................................................................................................6-8
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1. Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to formalize and provide applicable REU employees with the
information necessary to understand which procedures will be applied and what work may be
accomplished during high fire threat conditions. These periods would include Fire Weather
Watches and Red Flag Warnings as issued by the National Weather Service.
2. Applicability
All REU Electric Utility System Operators-Transmission & Distribution (EUSO-T&D), Electric
Utility Assistant System Operators-Transmission & Distribution (EUASO-T&D), Electric
Manager-Line, Electric Program Supervisors-Line, Electric Manager-Generation, Electric
Program Supervisors-Generation, and all Qualified Electrical Workers.
3. Definitions
3.1. Fire Weather Watch(FWW): A FWW is typically issued to alert fire and land management
agencies to the possibility that RFW conditions may generally exist within the next 12 to
48 hours in advance of the expected conditions,b�ut can be issued up to 72 hours in advance
if the NWS agency is reasonably confident. That watch then remains in effect until it
expires, is canceled, or upgraded to a RFW.
3.2. Red Flag Warning (RFW): A RFW means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and
stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger. This
informs affected parties and agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fire
combustion,and rapid spread. To the public,a RFW means high fire danger with increased
probability of a quickly spreading vegetation fire in the area generally within the next 24
hours.
3.3. Automatic Circuit Reclosers (ACR): ACR's, or reclosers, in electric power distribution,
are a class of switchgear which is designed for use on overhead electricity distribution
networks to detect and interrupt momentary faults. If a line or circuit trips because of an
event, the automatic recloser opens, deenergizing the line or circuit. After a preset time,
the device closes again, which reenergizes the line or circuit. If the condition that caused
the event is still present,the device opens again.This sequence is repeated a predetermined
number of times until the condition has cleared or the device locks out.
3.4. Tier 1: Tier lof the CPUC Fire-Threat Map delineates the designation of the U.S. Forest
Service and CALFIRE joint map of Tree Mortality High Nazard Zones
3.5. Tier 2: Tier 2 of the CPUC Fire-Threat Map delineates where there is an elevated risk for
utility-associated wildfires
3.6. Tier 3: Tier 3 of the CPUC Fire-Threat Map delineates where there is an extreme risk for
utility associated wildfires
3.'7. Incident Command Structure (ICS): The ICS will be utilized by REU during emergency
situations to delineate and delegate the various roles, responsibilities and main focus by
employee position under an assumption of command approach.
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3.8. Power Control Center (PCC): The PCC is the location of the E/U Distribution System
Operators and shall serve as REU's Department Operations Center during an Alert Level
3 event.
4. Communication
4.1.All communication associated with Red Flag Warning events shall be in
accordance with SOP-024 "REU Notification Plan"
4.2.Refer to SOP-24 for the Notice Generator Contact List for RFW events.
5. National Weather Service Alert Issuances
5.L When the NWS issues a weather alert, a corresponding email is sent to the PCC's email
inbox ( ). The EUSO-T&D on duty shall then note the type, time,
and details of the issuance in the Distribution Log and then notify the Fire Weather Group
(Ref SOP-24 "REU Notification Plan") of the alert via that group's selection in the PCC
Notice Generator. Should the NWS issuance later be cancelled or modified in any way of
time, date, or severity, this shall also be noted in the Distribution Log and a subsequent
notice shall be sent to the Fire Weather Group.
6. Reclosers
6.1. During periods in which the NWS has issued a RFW or at REU Management Discretion,
the EUSO-T&D shall disable (cut-out)the reclosers (ACRs)for the circuits designated on
the Tier 2/Tier 3 Affected Circuit List(see Attachment 2). The reclosers shall be cut-out
at a time commensurate with the start time of the RFW issuance and shall be re-enable
(cut-in} at the termination of the RFW event.
6.1.1.The EUSO-T&D shall disable the reclosers via SCADA by the following steps: The
SCADA has a page option(list it)that contains the 12kV and 115kV circuits that need
to have reclosing disabled when a RFW is issued. To access the page, use the "Red
Flag" shortcut at the bottom of the"Circuits"page. When using the group command
you use the"Execute"command,regardless if you are disabling or enabling reclosers;
the command script toggles the position of all reclosers on that page. Once pressed,
the Execute command turns on the script to complete the command which takes 60 to
90 seconds to execute. Please be patient,it should start about 10 seconds after the top
of the minute.
6.1.2.If you place a control inhibit tag on a recloser that is on the list, the script will not
operate that recloser. It is Distribution's practice to place control inhibit tags on
reclosers where a non-test has been issued. If you are switching, be aware of the
potential impacts of transitioning out of RFW issuance procedure, you may need to
add additional control inhibit tags to prevent unintended operations
6.1.3.The EUSO-T&D shall re-enable the reclosers, via SCADA, following the
termination/cancellation of a RFW issuance by repeating the steps above, including
reviewing the circuit reclosers for any applicable control inhibit tags.
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6.1.4.Refer to SOP-21 Circuit Switching Guidelines for the general steps in Operating
Under a Red Flag Warning.
7. Allowable Work Designations
7.1. Allowable work to be accomplished during a FWW or RFW event is dependent upon the
Tier level(Tiers 1-3)the affected circuit,device,or equipment resides in. Each work type,
Tier level, NWS issuance, and affected work group has allowable work that they may or
may not perform during these events along with any type of additional restriction that may
be placed upon that work as designated by the Allowable Work Matrix for NWS Alerts
(Attachment 3}.
7.2. The Redding Electric Scheduled Power Outage form (Attachment 4) allows for work in
Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas,while under RFW issuances, provided that an exception is written
by the requestor of the outage and the exception is signed (pre-approved) by either the
Assistant Director of Utility Operations ar the Line Manager for safety (this is work that
can then be done regardless of weather conditions). An example of this might be a pole
replacement in a Tier 3 zone but which is in an area, like a parking lot, that is completely
void of vegetation and not subject to fire threat conditions.
8. SOP-200 Alert Level
8.1.Whenever an RFW event is announced for the Redding area, an SOP-200 Alert Level 1
shall be implemented by the REU Public Information Officer.
8.2. During an RFW where reclosers have been disabled the restoration process is usually more
involved and takes considerably longer to identify the cause. Under the following
conditions, a qualified representative from Operations management, typically the Line
Manager or Supervisors, shall travel to the field and assist the assessment & restoration
process by coordinating Troublemen, crew needs, and communication updates. This
management representative shall be designated as the on-scene Incident Commander.
8.2.1. Full circuit outage, after business hours, where recloser logic has been disabled.
8.22. Multiple partial circuit outages, after business hours, where one troubleman is on
duty.
8.2.3. A fire has been identi�ed near the city limits threatening REU infrastructure.
8.2.4. A major Power Plant Outage has occurred.
8.2.5. A Restraint has been placed on the REU transmission system.
83. Upon assessment and confirmation of events listed in Section 7.2 (or similar events) the
REU Public Information Officer shall issue an SOP-200 Alert Leve12 or 3 as determined
by the Incident Commander.
8.3.1. The Incident Commander shall brief the REU Emergency Operations Team and
request additional assistance as required.
8.3.2. Should the media be at the scene, the Incident Commander should brief the media
when an official statement is requested from REU.
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9. Review and Updating Requirements
This procedure will be reviewed annually and may be updated, as necessary, at any time.
10. Training
10.1. This document shall be reviewed at least annually by all applicable REU personnel.
10.2. This subject will be covered in annual Emergency Operation Procedural training
and will be referenced in both the REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan as we11 as SOP-200
Emergency Operations Program.
11 . Revision History
Removed for Public Version.
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12. Attachments:
ATTACHMENT l: TIER 2/TIER 3 AFFECTED CIRCUIT LIST
During Red Flag Warnings or at REU Management Discretion, disable reclosing capabilities on
the following 12kV circuits. Also disable the 115kV reclosers on lines that cross Tier 2 & 3 areas
where the below 12kV reclosers are cut-out.
Substation Tier 2 or 3 Circuit
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Emergency repair work T1 Yes Yes Yes w/water tank
Emergency repair work T2/T3 Yes Yes w/water tank Yes w/water tank
Normal scheduled work T1 Yes Yes Yes w/water tank
Normal scheduled work(Energized OH)T2/T3 Yes Yes w/water tank No
Normal scheduled work(Energized UG)T2/T3 Yes Yes w/water tank No
Normal scheduled work(De-energized OH)T2/T3 Yes Yes w/water tank No 3
Normal scheduled (De-energized UG)T2/T3 Yes Yes w/water tank No 3
Scheduled OT work T1 Yes Yes Yes w/water tank
Scheduled OT work T2/T3 Yes Yes w/water tank No 3
Inspections/Patrols T1-3 Yes Yes Yes 3
RPP Generation/DOT Pipeline Work Yes Time Dependent No Touch
Tree Crew Work T1 Yes Yes Yes w/water tank
Tree Crew Work T2/T3 Yes Yes w/water tank No
RPP Generation/DOT Pipeline Work Yes Time Dependent No Touch
Active Reclosers on al) 115kV circuits Yes Yes No(Reclosers Cut Out)
Active Reclosers on T2/T3 12kV circuits Yes Yes No(Reclosers Cut Out)
Active Reclosers on T1 12kV circuits Yes Yes Yes
Back-Up Troubleman on notice No Yes Yes
Troubleman staffing 12pm-5am No No No 4
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1-For Alert �evel 3 (Active Emergency) Crews would be responding to work as directed through the ICS
2-Modified may include shifting hours,tool maintenance, brush dragging, patrol for new prioritizing, etc.
3-Work may be done w/water tank if the RFW exception is pre-approved by the Assistant Director of Utility
Operations or the Line Manager for safety(work that can be done regardless of weather conditions).
Requests for approval to be submitted on the Redding Electric Utility Scheduled Overtime Work Form
4-FUTURE POSS/B1LlTY: If no Troubleman is available a crew may be brought in during RFW conditions to help
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1. Scope
In conjunction with California Senate Bill (SB) 901, the City Council approved the Redding Electric Utility
(REU) Wildfire Mitigation Plan (Plan) on December 3, 2019.The goals and objectives of the Plan included
close monitoring and internal audits to reduce potential wildfire risks caused by or encroaching on
Redding's electric equipment and infrastructure.These goals directly relate to REU's overarching objective
of providing safe, reliable, and economical electric service to the Redding community. The Wildfire
Mitigation Plan states, "Review of this Plan will occur annually, and any lessons learned will have the
highest priority for improving steps in the plan, any reference programs, and the process for
implementation." Subject Matter experts within REU are responsible for the monitoring and auditing,
which consists of reviewing key elements within the Plan to document progress, identify deficiencies,
improve both internal and external communications, and ensure REU continues to operate its electrical
lines and equipment in a manner that minimizes the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by its
infrastructure.
2. Key Contributors
Implementing the Wildfire Mitigation Plan is a collaborative effort with numerous City of Redding
Departments working together in prevention and response,technology solutions,emergency operations,
and the 10-year capital improvement plan. Information and data have been tracked throughout the 2022
calendar year to measure performance and deficiencies, and to make improvements to the Plan for
upcoming years. Key City of Redding partners in the Plan include: Redding Electric Utility, Redding Police
Department (RPD), Redding Fire Department (RFD), Information Technology, Parks, and Geographic
Information Systems.
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4. Process
As designated within the approved REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan,the monitoring and audit process focuses
on the four key programs and eight strategies listed below to measure the effectiveness of the
implementation as well as identify areas to improve upon within the Plan. Numerous tracking and
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reporting tools have been put into place to accurately measure the results of the Plan within the listed
areas.
Programs
1. REU Wildfire Prevention & Improved Response Program
2. REU Technology Solutions Program
3. REU Emergency Operations Program
4. REU Distribution 10-Year Capital Improvement Program
Strategies
1. Vegetation Management
2. Enhanced Inspections
3. Situational Awareness
4. Operational Practices
5. System Hardening
6. Public Safety and Notification
7. Reclosing and De-energization
8. Wildfire Response
A. REU Wildfire Prevention & Improved Response Program
The Wildfire Prevention&Improved Response Program aims to establish a framework for the electric
utility to conduct an effective, coordinated program to prevent catastrophic impact on REU's
infrastructure from wildfire. During the 2022 calendar year, a number of goals and objectives were
met as outlined within the Plan.
1. Goals
• Prevent electric utility-caused wildfire.
• Reduce the time for the Redding Fire Department to respond to and engage fires that
threaten grid infrastructure and other REU facilities.
• Increase staffing to respond to emergencies reasonably likely to impact REU facilities.
• Increase available personnel for debris removal after extreme weather events.
• Create community awareness for utility wildfire prevention.
2. Actions Taken During 2023
• REU funds a total of 15 Firefighters for improved response to wildfires impacting the
Redding community. One(1) Parks Superintendent,two(2)Arborist Lead Workers,and
four (4) Public Works Maintenance Workers are also funded under the Wildfire
Mitigation Plan. Continued to purchase all necessary tools and equipment for
prevention and response during the calendar year 2023.
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• Identified all high-risk vegetation clearance zones surrounding REU infrastructure,
including the Redding Power Plant, substations,and transmission and distribution lines
throughout REU's service territory.
• Conducted the annual 115kV �ine Inspections in high-risk Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas by
December 31, 2023.
• Completed the annual patrol and visual inspection for vegetation of all overhead lines
in REU's system by August 24, 2023, by contract vendor, Nate's Tree Service.
• The Field Operations Division posted a Vegetation RFP in early 2022 and the vendor,
EDM was chosen. EDM has drafted the Utility Vegetation Plan. The Utility Vegetation
Plan was completed in the second quarter of 2023.The Plan is being currently reviewed
by the REU Risk Committee.
� Successfully cleared 32 unmanaged high-risk locations of vegetation and performed
maintenance to 54 previously managed sites in an effort to reduce the risk of electric
utility-caused fires or damage to REU's infrastructure from wildfires. Parks Division
vegetation crews mitigated approximately 330 acres of dense, high-risk vegetation.
• Parks Division vegetation crews maintained a 30-foot perimeter around 9 substations,
and the Redding Power Plant, clearing approximately 70 acres in Tier 1,Tier 2, &Tier 3
Zones.
• REU Arborists inspected,patrolled,and cleared all 315 acres of 115kV transmission lines
in high-risk Tier 2 &Tier 3 areas to comply with California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC) and CA�FIRE requirements.
• REU arborists inspected, patrolled, and cleared 210 of 230 acres of 12kV distribution
lines in high-risk Tier 2 &Tier 3 areas to comply with CPUC and CAL FIRE requirements.
• REU Arborists trimmed 2,315 trees and removed another 211 trees directly impacting
transmission and distribution power lines to reduce the potential fire threat.
• Parks staff wrapped an additional 230 critical power poles located within high-risk areas
with fire retardant material and cleared a 10-foot radius of vegetation around each pole
during the fire season.
• REU utilized an outside agency for goat vegetation management to clear approximately
182 acres of 26 high-risk and difficult-to-access green belt locations throughout the
community.
• Provided information to the community related to all 11 Red Flag Warnings issued by
the National Weather Service through social media accounts and REU web pages.
• Through the efforts of REU Staff,the City of Redding successfully applied for a 2021-22
CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grant.The City was awarded$520,083.00 for developing a City
of Redding Community Fire Risk Reduction Program. The Program is a comprehensive
approach to engage the community in collaborative long-term wildfire risk reduction
and associated greenhouse gas emission avoidance. The program dovetails planning,
outreach, and on-the-ground fuel reduction activities so as to maximize community
engagement and expedite risk reduction. Target completion of the CWPP is the first
quarter of 2024.
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B. REU Technology Solutions Program
The purpose of the REU Technology Solutions Program is to protect and reduce threats to the electric
utility infrastructure and the customers who rely upon it through the application of technology.The
following technologies have been identified to minimize sources of ignition, manage vegetation
within the City's electric grid, harden systems, and enhance the productivity of utility staff. In
addition, the listed technologies are intended to aid in the response and recovery time in the event
of a wildfire, and more effectively protect the public as well as notify if an issue arises.
1. Goals
• Prevent electric utility-caused wildfires.
• Harden the system against the effects of fires.
• Increase technology use and reliability to promote interdepartmental coordination in
the event of a wildfire caused by or impacting the Redding community.
• Decrease response time for emergency responders to engage in emergencies that
threaten grid infrastructure and other REU facilities.
2. Actions Taken
Aerial Ima�ery
• A city-wide aerial orthophotography project for vegetation canopy analysis was
completed in 2020.This project is actively utilized and provides clear data layers related
to overgrown vegetation proximate to REU facilities, as well as those areas at a higher
risk of fires. Up-to-date imagery will continue to play a critical role in ensuring REU
Arborists, RFD, and Parks Division crews are able to maintain a safer landscape around
REU facilities and infrastructure.This program is scheduled to be completed every two
years. In October 2022, a study was conducted on the vegetation canopy within the
city limits, identifying private property areas with high vegetation outside the
parameters related to the utility. This data may help to quantify the potential wildfire
dangers within the city limits and possible vegetation management efforts. In addition,
the analysis of GIS data showed an increased fire risk to the community near outdoor
camping sites on public property. Studies will continue during the 2024 fire season.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
• The purchase and training related to UAVs were completed May 19,2020.Additionally,
the program assists both RPD and RFD in monitoring fires as well as the investigation
process to determine fire origination and initial cause. With the completion of the
Emergency/Department Operation Center(EOC/DOC}, UAV cameras are able to stream
live video from the field directly to the EOC/DOC as needed.
Li�ht Detection and Ran�in�(LIDAR)
• After completion of the Tier 3 areas west of Redding in 2020, REU utilized the same
contract firm, Quantum Spatial,to continue the vegetation survey for the rest of REU's
system in Tier 1 & 2 areas in 2021, using the LIDAR (�ight Detection and Ranging)
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technology. The precise data was also used as an import to the PLS Cadd system to
better model the construction of the existing transmission facilities. A LIDAR survey
was not performed in 2022 or 2023. A lesson learned in 2022 was that it was more
effective for REU to contract with outside vendors for vegetation inspections verses
�IDAR. This action was implemented throughout 2023.
Automatic Vehide Location (AVL)
• The AVL program is critical to identify and track first responders and other emergency
vehicles during events such as a wildfire. RPD patrol vehicles and RFD vehicles have
been equipped with AV� devices. The City of Redding Information Technology
Department worked to equip RPD Investigations vehicles and all REU vehicles with AVL
devices in addition to police patrol cars and fire apparatus vehicles. The AVL system is
online and part of the new EOC at REU's Avtech Parkway Neadquarters. The AV�system
continues to be a valuable tool to ensure resources are dispatched efficiently to both
emergencies as well as outages.
Citv-Wide Cameras
• The installation of cameras for REU operations,fire detection, and mitigation are
critical in combating fires that may impact the electric infrastructure.Two camera
systems are currently being implemented. Strategic sites near REU's lines and facilities
were identified for the first set of fixed cameras with a live feed. Initial installation
steps began in June 2020.
• The second camera program is associated with IQ FireWatch.The City Counci)
approved the purchase of IQ FireWatch cameras and displays on June 16, 2020.After
three years of monitoring the cameras during fire seasons,the Redding Fire
Department has recommended discontinuing the monitoring service for 2024 due to
false alarms and the failure of the system to report wildfires before 911 notifications
from the community.
Fixed and Mobile Citv-Wide Communications Platform
• The need for reliable communication is vital during emergencies such as wildfires, and
the City's current radio systems required replacement.A needs assessment and careful
analysis of the RPD, RFD, REU, and SHASCOM's system needs began in early 2020. A
contract between the City of Redding and Motorola Radio Communications was
approved by the City Council, and the implementation of a new citywide fixed
communications platform started in January 2021.The collaborative effort with several
City of Redding Departments and outside industry experts was completed during the
4`" quarter of 2022. Redding Police and Electric Departments successfully transitioned
to the new radio system in July 2022. In addition,five radio desk sets were programmed
and placed in the EOC at Avtech Parkway, and one within the Redding Police Records
Division. New radio equipment was installed at the REU Power Control Center and the
back-up Power Control Center.Redding Fire Department's transition was delayed due
to the 2022 fire season; however, they successfully moved to the new system in
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December of 2022. The mobile command communication platform was approved by
the City Council on October 6, 2020, and was completed in July 2021. The Mobile
Command Center has been continually utilized for emergency responses throughout
2021,as well as emergency incident training, special events,and during a large hazmat
spill in downtown Redding in January 2022.
Department Operations Center(DOC)
• A majority of the data, imagery, and communication resources from the Technology
Program have been integrated into a Department Operations Center at REU's Avtech
Parkway headquarters.This facility was designated by the City Council as the City's new
Emergency Operations Center(EOC)following its completion during the second quarter
of 2021. The technology includes aerial Imagery, real-time UAV imagery, automatic
vehicle locations, fixed cameras, IQ FireWatch, unified communications, and REU
system data received and managed through the DOC. REU and the City of Redding can
now coordinate with partner agencies, communicate with customers and the media,
and most importantly, ensure field staff has access to evolving real-time information
during emergency operations. An action committee has been established to prioritize
improvements to the information fed into the DOC.The objective will be to ensure that
all data available is connectable, robust, and accurate with qualified,trained personnel
to use, rather than creating new data.
C. REU Emergency Operation Program
The purpose of the REU Emergency Operations Program (EOP) is intended to provide structured
guidance for REU staff to effectively manage emergencies from an all-hazards approach and is
modeled after the ICS structure followed by the City of Redding's Emergency Operations Plan.
1. Goals
• Operational readiness for staff to effectively and efficiently manage all aspects of a large
emergency such as a wildfire.
• Communicate timely information to all stakeholders, including staff, customers, City
Management,the City Council, and the media.
• Establish clear roles and tasks for REU staff within the Emergency Operations structure
under Incident Command.
2. Actions Taken
• The REU Emergency Operations Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)was activated six
(8)times for a total of 12 days during the 2023 calendar year as a result of the National
Weather Service issuing Red Flag Warnings and Winter Storm Alerts for the Redding
area.
• REU conducted an emergency drill on June 6, 2023,to ensure operational readiness for
the wildfire season. An additional drill was completed on December 14, 2023.
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• The Emergency 911 software application installed at tne Power Control Center,
continues to provide immediate notifications directly from SHASCOM of wildfires in or
near the City of Redding limits.
• An inter-agency cooperation and communication protocol continues to be updated
with Shasta County Health and Human Services.
• REU Communications actively posted Red Flag notifications to the public and news
media through social media, REU's website, and press releases.
• REU continually updates the emergency notification system through the Civic Ready
platform for email and text notifications to City employees related to urgent
communications.
D.REU Distribution 10-Year Capita) Improvement Program
The purpose of the Distribution 10-Year Capital Improvement Program is to enhance the distribution
system by replacing specific components to reduce the probability that the system will initiate a fire
and harden the electrical distribution system to better survive a fire initiated by other sources. In
order to complete the necessary system hardening efforts within the required timeline, including
fuse and arrestor replacement and additional circuit reclosers, contract line workers will need to be
utilized to supplement REU's workforce. REU Line personnel are currently unable to take on these
significant improvement projects due to the required routine maintenance of the existing
infrastructure and multiple vacant positions.
For a timeline of present and future improvement work items,see the chart on page 11. Listed below
are specific actions taken to date to work towards the stated goals.
1. Goals
• Ennanced inspections and tracking of assets.
• System hardening of key subsystems.
• Improved situational awareness.
• System improvements providing better operational practices.
• The addition of switching to provide precision de-energization.
2. Actions Taken
• Modifications were made to one additional 12kV distribution circuit, allowing the
automatic reclosing action to be re-enabled for this circuit during Red Flag Warnings.
To date, a total of five circuits have had reclosing re-enabled since the implementation
of the Plan.
• A Work Order has been created for priority work in Tier 3 and Tier 2 areas. This effort
will fire harden an additional 11 circuits, which will allow their automatic reclosing
action to be re-enabled during Red Flag Warnings. Required materials have been
purchased, received and installation is approximately 90% complete and projected to
be completed before the 2024 fire season.
• To date, 295 fault indicators for overhead circuits have been installed at strategic
locations to aid the Troublemen to more quickly identify the location of the faulted line
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resulting in reduced customer restoration times. In addition,fault indicators have been
installed at four underground locations, with an additional 40 locations identified for
installation.The underground circuits tend to be the most time-consuming construction
type to both troubleshoot and isolate the faulted location.
• GIS Software is being upgraded to expand the use of tablet-based inspection for
overhead lines and vegetation management.This will greatly improve the identification
and tracking of hazards found, work performed, and work remaining over the present
paper-based system.
• Engineering finalized all animal-related system hardening construction standards on
April 6, 2021. Materials were purchased for animal guards and covered jumper wires,
and installation is 100%complete for priority Tier 3 areas.This will help reduce outages
and occasional fires initiated by animal and tree contact with exposed conductors in the
high-fire threat areas.
• Engineering finalized all construction standards on April 6, 2021, for the installation of
non-arcing fuses and non-arcing surge arrestors to be implemented in Tier 2 and Tier 3
areas. Materials have been purchased, and installation will be 100% complete before
the 2024 fire season for Tier 2 and Tier 3 hazard areas.
• An improved customer-facing, web-based outage map was created for improved
customer awareness of outages and restoration times.The system is accessible on the
REU web page and became operational at the end of October 2021.
• As of December 15, 2023, 230 additional wooden poles in high fire threat zones have
been wrapped with fire retardant webbing. This is in addition to the 397 poles wrapped
in 2022. 627 out of 800 targeted poles have been wrapped.
E. Audit Findings
1. Audit Findings Related to CPUC Fire Threat Map
• The CPUC Fire Threat map was reviewed for changes. No boundary changes were noted
for the 2024 calendar year.
• Previously modified 12kV circuits were evaluated for compliance with the mitigation
recommendations to keep these circuits on the Circuit Recloser Enabled list.
• Vegetation mitigation efforts,approved by the Redding Fire Marshall,on June 21,2021,
were repeated in the spring of 2022 for the 12kV circuits allowing their addition to the
Circuit Recloser Enabled Iist.The Redding Parks Division continues to monitor and clear
vegetation annually as noted above.
2. Audit Findings Related to Fire Ignitions.
• Number of fires caused by REU facilities:
Fire Threat Zone Number of Fires Initiated Number of Fires on RFW Day
Tier 1 2 0
Tier 2 0 0
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Tier 3 0 0
The Plan requires REU to describe any fires greater than one acre. No fires related to REU
infrastructor were greater than one acre in 2023. One fire was caused by a squirrel climbing
between two pot heads (overhead cable terminations). Audit Finding Related to Wires
Down
• A wire-down event includes any instance where an electric transmission or primary
distribution conductor falls to the ground or on a foreign object:
Date Outage No. Fire Threat Zone Line Voltage Cause
1/30/23 J.E.23.02.060 Tier 1 12kV Tree fell on two service
drops
03/09/23 J.E.23.03.034 Tier 1 12kV Tree fell on cable
attached to pole
08/14/23 J.E.23.08.028 Tier 1 12kV Structure Fire Caused
09/14/23 J.E.23.09.053 Tier 1 12kV Unknown
3. Identifying Corrective Deficiencies in the Plan:
• REU has nat received any notice of deficiencies or potential deficiencies in the 2023
caler�dar year, and there are no logged deficiencies to report.
4. Monitoring the Effectiveness of the Inspections:
• Inspection reports arad progress have been reviewed quarterly far averhead lines.After
creating dedicated Electrical Inspector positions, completion of critical inspections has
significantly improved for both overhead&underground inspections.Additionally, REU
is implementing an improved software-based Workforce Management System and
Mimms-based inspection, implemented by SSP Innovations, to ensure that the
inspectionsf repair pracess is being performed to industry best practices.
� Overhead LIDAR Surveys of REU°s transmiss3on and distribution system used in 2020
and 2021 to confiirm the effectiueness of the past vegetation inspection program, In
2022, REU initiated using contract inspectors, EDM 3ntl,to perform a detailed GIS-based
vegetation inspection ofi all 12kV primary areas. Tier 1 areas had been deemed the
lowest priority in previous years, but now the focus is ta complete new priarities faund
by the detafled inspections per best practices and CPUC, General Order-95.
F. �essons �earned to Incorporate into Future Plans
* The number of transmitting fault indicators has been increased with the campletian af
repeaters at the substations. Non-transmittang fault indicatars have also beer�
determined as adequate and more filexible in deplayment for rapid identification af the
faulted line portion. This information is helpful since the disabling of automatic circuit
reclosers greatly increased the outage time before restoration,
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'�`��C�'�1��`�I'�1��"�IC3!`t ��c��"i�£�Ii��"�
Ver.No: 4.0
REU's 2023 Monitoring&Auditing �ate: 12/30/2023
���������i�� Annual Report on Wildfire Mitigation auait
�����l���i�#� Period 1/1/23-12/31/23
• The Priority 1, �lon-arcing surge arrestors and fuses for the 12kV distribution are nearly
complete. The Priority 2 equipment is taking considerably longer than anticipated due
to the nurr�ber of crews available, the customer outage notification process, and the
large number of locations to be modified. The completion date for this effort was
extended an additional year.
• The initial concept of pre-spraying the power poles in the high-risk areas with fire
retardant prior to fire season was a great effort for staffing. New technology has been
developed which wraps the base of the pole with a fire-retardant webbing.REU°s design
standards have been modified and material purchased allawing REU to phase out the
spraying process and focus on the application of the pole webbing.As noted above, 230
poles were wrapped during the 2023 calendar year.
• GIS analyzed all the City-owned open space properties to determine if vegetation
clearances under REU 12kv & 115kv powerlines might be expanded in the high fire-
threat areas. By doubling our ROW in these high-fire threat areas,our goal of additional
vegetation reduction for 2024 by the Parks Department includes:
i. An additional 19 acres of clearance 12kv Primary OH Conductor
ii. An additional 69 acres of clearance for 115kv Transmission Lines
5. Revision History
����, ��ui�icr��. � : �� �� � I��u�si�c�n��s�ript��c�n.� � t��►t�;� � ��
1.0 Original document 12/1/2020
2.0 2021 Monitoring&Auditing Annual Report 12/7/2021
3.0 2022 Monitoring&Auditing Annual Report 12/30/22
4.0 2023 Monitoring&Auditing Annual Report 1/5/23
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Calendar Year 2�1� 2�2� 242� ��2� �: 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
WMP Year# 1 2'' 3 4 !� 6 7 8 9 10
Item# Fiscal Year �01912t? 2{120P21 2021/22 2022/23 2t�2�/24 2024�25 2025/26 2026/27 Zt�2712$ 2i728129
1 Field verify and revise Tier 2 and Tier 3 Campl�te
boundary
2 PerForm necessary tree trimming and �'ornplete
vegetaCion removal in prioriYy areas
3 Reconfigure specific distribuTion circuits to ��� ��t�
feed only Tier 1 areas ��
4 Install non-arcing arrestors,fuses,and ��� �'�� X X X
birdJsquirrel guards,covered jumpers in T2/T3
Create 30-foot sterilized perimeter for
5 substations in T2 and T3 areas ��3����
6 Apply fire retardant or fire wrap to wood poles � �', X X X X
for'I`2 and T3 areas
� Install fault indicaCors for faseer location of ��� ���
distribution outages �
8 Install mesh neCwork to retrieve outage data ��rn ����
from RemoYe Meterin�ProjecT �
9 Connect line fault indieator data to SCADA Ccrtnpt�te
10 IntegraCe remote meter daYa and fault indicator ��m ����
data with OuYage ManagemenC System �
11 Provide secondary water source to Power Plant Complete
12 Install addirional 12KV switches at Tl ��� ����
boundary �
13 �stall fast reclosers/sectionalizers at Tl X X �
boundary
14 Convert overhead Yo underground for criCical � ����;
COR waCer faciliTies
15 Improve existing access roads and add X X �i X���� X
additional Co critical sections of the system
16 Convert overhead eireuits to underground � � X X �i X
where practical in T2 and T3 areas.
17 Enhancedproteetion system settings X X ��X �,
Revised Deeember 2023
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