San Francisco secures $378,000 grant for public safety power shutoff preparedness
July 28, 2021 | San Francisco County, California
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San Francisco County officials have taken significant steps to enhance local emergency preparedness and infrastructure through two recent grant approvals. During a government meeting on July 4, 2025, the Department of Emergency Management presented resolutions to accept and expand grants aimed at improving responses to public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) and supporting community resiliency projects.
The first resolution involves a grant of $378,000 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, designated for the fiscal year 2019. This funding will be allocated to various city departments, including the fire and police departments, to purchase essential equipment and improve local preparedness for PSPS events. The grant is part of a broader initiative to bolster the city’s response capabilities during wildfire-related power outages, which have become increasingly common.
Adrienne Bechelli, Deputy Director of the Department of Emergency Management, emphasized the importance of this funding, stating that it will support six selected projects across different departments. The committee unanimously recommended moving this item to the full board for approval.
In a related effort, a second resolution was presented to accept a $189,000 grant for the fiscal year 2020, also from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. This grant focuses on community resiliency projects, with a requirement that at least half of the funds be directed toward initiatives that directly benefit the community. The proposed projects include a public safety power shutoff preparedness campaign targeting vulnerable populations and the installation of solar panels at the San Francisco Marine Food Bank to ensure operational continuity during power outages.
Both resolutions reflect the city’s commitment to enhancing public safety and community resilience in the face of increasing environmental challenges. The committee's positive recommendations for these grants will now move to the full board for further consideration, marking a proactive approach to safeguarding residents and improving infrastructure in San Francisco County.
The first resolution involves a grant of $378,000 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, designated for the fiscal year 2019. This funding will be allocated to various city departments, including the fire and police departments, to purchase essential equipment and improve local preparedness for PSPS events. The grant is part of a broader initiative to bolster the city’s response capabilities during wildfire-related power outages, which have become increasingly common.
Adrienne Bechelli, Deputy Director of the Department of Emergency Management, emphasized the importance of this funding, stating that it will support six selected projects across different departments. The committee unanimously recommended moving this item to the full board for approval.
In a related effort, a second resolution was presented to accept a $189,000 grant for the fiscal year 2020, also from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. This grant focuses on community resiliency projects, with a requirement that at least half of the funds be directed toward initiatives that directly benefit the community. The proposed projects include a public safety power shutoff preparedness campaign targeting vulnerable populations and the installation of solar panels at the San Francisco Marine Food Bank to ensure operational continuity during power outages.
Both resolutions reflect the city’s commitment to enhancing public safety and community resilience in the face of increasing environmental challenges. The committee's positive recommendations for these grants will now move to the full board for further consideration, marking a proactive approach to safeguarding residents and improving infrastructure in San Francisco County.
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