WILDFIRE MITIGATIOn

EDM’s team of experts collaborates with utilities, independent operators, government agencies/regulators, and other stakeholders to develop and implement cross-functional, programmatic solutions for wildfire prevention and protection.

Wildfire MitIgation Program Development & Implementation

Risk assessment, monitoring, and prioritization

Hazardous Fire Area (HFA) delineation

Situational awareness/Fire Potential Index

Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) development and gap analysis

Public Safety Power Shutoff Plan (PSPS)

Ignition Management Program (IMP)

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ENGINEERING

Fire-wise siting

Fire hardened design and construction

Ignition-prone equipment and facilities alternatives

Pole loading and clearance

Adequacy assessments

Wind and conductor clashing studies

Underground design

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ASSET MANAGEMENT

End-of-Life (EOL) assessment

Ignition risk assessment

Asset inventory, inspection, and condition assessment

Retrofit work prioritization, implementation, and auditing

Asset protection analysis, prioritization, and implementation

Facility retrofitting for fire hardening

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Environmental & Weather

Avian/wildlife-caused ignition

Risk Assessment, prioritization, and mitigation

Wildlife retrofit work prioritization, implementation, and auditing

Wildlife-friendly facility design

Meteorological/wind studies

Weather station vetting, siting, and deployment

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Utility Vegetation Management

Reliability-centered program development and optimization

Strategic and sustainable sourcing for UVM services

Remote sensing strategies

Wildfire prevention and protection strategies

Mobile work management system solutions

Expert witness testimony and litigation support

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