BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some Bend residents are starting to share their growing concerns and questions for Pacific Power after experiencing repeated power outages in recent weeks.

Pacific Power’s ‘enhanced safety settings’ have been the cause behind some of the outages, which the company puts in place during fire season to reduce wildfire risk. But for residents, that can mean longer and more frequent stretches without power.

With the summer heat predicted to bring temperatures into the 90s, worries of being without fans and air conditioning are at the forefront of many minds. In addition, concerns for residents who rely on power for medical equipment, remote workers who require internet, and food storage are looming large.

KTVZ’s Claire Elmer is speaking with an affected resident, and Pacific Power to get their response. Her full report will air today on KTVZ News at 6p.m.