AEGIS Loss Control is pleased to announce its latest webinar, Near-Term Wildfire Mitigation Strategies, on Wednesday, April 2, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT.
With wildfires becoming an increasingly widespread and serious threat, utility companies need to take proactive measures to protect their communities and infrastructure. This informative webinar will provide insights into identifying and assessing wildfire risks, forecasting potential threats, and implementing risk-informed strategies to enhance safety. While comprehensive wildfire mitigation programs continue to evolve and adapt with layers of protection, these near-term strategies can begin to provide a foundation for a utility’s wildfire safety journey.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is geared toward utility leaders charged with assessing wildfire risk and developing mitigation measures.
What is Covered
Participants will gain valuable knowledge on how to operate the electrical grid under high-risk conditions and minimize risks to infrastructure. Highlighting tools and processes needed to help utilities develop near-term, risk-informed wildfire mitigation, this webinar will cover the following topics:
• Operating the grid during high-risk conditions
About the Presenter
This program will be presented by Andy Abranches. Andy is PG&E’s Senior Director of Wildfire Preparedness & Operations, and has been responsible for PG&E’s Wildfire Strategy since 2020. Andy is also the Chair of the Advisory Board for Cal Poly’s Wildland Urban Interface – FIRE Institute.
For more information or to register for this webinar, contact Barbara McMaster by e-mail or at 201.508.2713.
About AEGIS Loss Control Webinars
AEGIS Loss Control is proud to host a series of webinars focusing on electric, natural gas, water and renewable operations, as well as on fire protection and generation stations. Risk managers and member company employees who work in safety, engineering and operations roles can attend from the convenience of their homes or offices. Click here to be alerted to our upcoming webinars or to access past webinars posted on our website.
