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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   

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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