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This bill addresses communications and procedures related to electrical deenergization events (planned power outages to prevent wildfires) in California. It requires electrical corporations to immediately notify public safety partners when a deenergization event is planned, including specific details about potential impacts on critical facilities like healthcare facilities, water systems, and emergency services. The bill mandates that electrical corporations provide real-time, detailed status information about restoration efforts, with updates at least every 12 hours. Electrical corporations must also make reasonable efforts to publish weather data for the affected areas, including wind speeds, humidity, and temperature. When hazardous weather conditions subside, the corporations must prioritize electricity restoration as quickly and safely as possible. The bill requires each electrical corporation to submit an annual report to the Public Utilities Commission detailing their performance during deenergization events, and gives the commission authority to impose financial penalties if an electrical corporation fails to meet the communication and restoration requirements. The goal is to improve transparency, communication, and response times during planned power outages, ultimately enhancing public safety and minimizing disruption to critical infrastructure.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB559