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Consumers Energy Introduces Public Safety Power Shut Off Policy to Safeguard Communities
In an effort to strengthen community safety, Consumers Energy announced the launch of its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) policy, a proactive measure designed to reduce the continued spread of wildfires and protect communities during periods of extreme weather or other public safety threats.
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