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PG&E May Proactively Shut Off Power for Safety to Approximately 22,000 Customers Across 17 Counties and 4 Tribal Areas Starting Tuesday Evening  

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is monitoring potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) due to elevated fire risks from forecasted high winds. Approximately 22,000 customers, primarily in the western Sacramento Valley, North Bay, and East Bay areas, are at risk for outages. PG&E has increased this estimate from 15,000 due to worsening conditions. Notifications have been sent to affected customers. PG&E is also working to ensure minimal impact on Election Day, staging generators at key polling locations.

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PG&E May Proactively Shut Off Power for Safety to Approximately 15,000 Customers Across 17 Counties and 3 Tribal Areas Starting Late Tuesday   

PG&E has called a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting as early as 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, that may impact up to 15,000 customers across 17 counties and 3 tribal areas. PG&E meteorologists have forecasted strong winds and low humidity levels over 50 mph in parts of the North and East Bay, with gusts nearing 70 mph in higher terrains, including the Geysers, Mt. St. Helena, and Mt. Diablo. Despite recent rain, the vegetation is expected to dry out, raising fire concerns under the predicted weather conditions.

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PG&E May Proactively Shut Off Power for Safety to Approximately 15,000 Customers Across 17 Counties and 3 Tribal Areas Starting Late Tuesday   

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has initiated a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) from Tuesday evening through Thursday morning, due to strong winds and dry conditions that elevate wildfire risks. About 15,000 customers in 17 counties and three tribal areas may be impacted. PG&E has alerted affected customers and is working with election officials to mitigate disruptions, particularly on Election Day, with backup power for critical sites. Community Resource Centers will provide assistance, and PG&E advises customers to prepare for potential outages by ensuring emergency kits and backup power sources.

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PG&E May Proactively Shut Off Power for Safety to Approximately 22,000 Customers Across 17 Counties and 4 Tribal Areas Starting Tuesday Evening  

PG&E is monitoring a high wind event expected from Tuesday, Nov. 5, to Thursday, Nov. 7, and has expanded the potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) scope to 22,000 customers across 16 counties due to increased fire risks. Conditions include strong winds and low humidity that elevate wildfire concerns, especially in the Sacramento Valley, North Bay, and East Bay areas. PG&E has been coordinating with election officials to ensure uninterrupted power at polling sites, deploying temporary generators as needed. Community Resource Centers will also be available for customer support during outages.

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