Wildfire prevention may be leaving some Idahoans without power in the summer and fall months [Video]

IDAHO, USA — Some people in southern Idaho may experience no air conditioning, lights, or refrigeration during the hottest months of the year. But it’s all in hopes of keeping people safe.

Idaho Power is conducting community outreach to ensure that people are aware of a program called the “Public Safety Power Shutoff” Plan (PSPS Plan). The plan includes shutting down power to certain areas, when weather conditions create an increased wildfire risk.

“Our number one goal it the safety of the public and our communities,” said Jon Axtman. He’s the Director of Wildfire Mitigation and Transmission and Distribution Engineering.

Even though the plan aims to keep people safe, it could still be leaving you in the dark.

“The community response overall has been pretty positive. We’ve heard from people that have come from out …