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For every $1 spent on hazard mitigation, $6 in post-storm cleanup and rebuilding is saved, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Institute of National Building Scientists. Hazard mitigation
Electric utilities were required by law to provide plans for how they would mitigate wildfire risk during fire season.
Electric utilities were required by law to provide plans for how they would mitigate wildfire risk during fire season.
In the wake of a jury finding PacifiCorp liable for causing devastating wildfires across Oregon during Labor Day weekend in 2020, many may be wondering how to prevent power lines from sparking fires again in the future.