Ahead of winds, PG&E adjusts plans for possible power shutoffs in Northern California
Warmer winds from the Great Basin — often called Diablo winds — are now the primary concern for meteorologists as most of Northern California falls under a National Weather Service red flag warning beginning at 11 p.m. Thursday and lasting through 5 p.m. Saturday.
Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff in Northern Santa Barbara County by PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is considering implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts of Santa Barbara County as a precautionary measure to prevent wildfires, with the shutoff possibly commencing as early as 7:00 AM on October 18,
PG&E planning for potential power shutoffs during upcoming strong winds
The wind event is slated to start around noon on Thursday and may last until midday Saturday. The duration and extent of power outages will depend on the weather in each area, and not all customers will be affected for the entire period. These planned power shutoffs are utilized to help reduce the risk of wildfires.
PG&E scales back likely power shutoffs for Northern California
PG&E says they've reduced the number of counties that could see power shutoffs in the coming days as critical fire danger weather moves into Northern and Central California. A light weather system brought some showers on Wednesday.
PG&E prepares to potentially cut power to thousands of California customers
PG&E is preparing to intentionally cut power as early as Thursday to thousands of customers in California to reduce hazards from power lines amid heightened wildfire risk, the utility company said. The move could leave up to 28,
Potential power shutoffs and when to expect them in the Bay Area
Starting Thursday evening, much of Pacific Gas & Electric's territory will be blasted by offshore wind that could ignite wildfires. But big as the area is, those forcibly shut off will be small.
PG&E warns of power shutoffs for fire danger across California. See who may be affected
As many as 28,000 customers could be affected through the weekend, PG&E said in a statement Tuesday night after activating its PSPS advisory page. “Given the forecasted strong winds and current dry vegetation conditions,
PG&E warns of potential power shutoffs for fire danger across Central and Northern California
Ahead of potentially dangerous conditions that could lead to wildfires, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. is warning of possible public safety power shutoffs across a wide swath of Northern and Central California beginning as early as Thursday night.
PG&E warns public safety power shutoffs possible for parts of North Bay
The utility announced that it may cut power in dozens of California counties due to expected fire weather later this week
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About 20K PG&E customers could have power shut off amid wildfire risk
Public safety power shutoffs are done in anticipation of strong winds affecting powerlines and creating wildfire risk.