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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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PSPS Scope Changes to Impact 20,142 customers in 17 counties

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is preparing for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting Tuesday night, with high winds and low humidity elevating wildfire risks. PG&E's machine learning models predict gusts above 50 mph, potentially reaching 70 mph in areas like Mt. Diablo and the North Bay. Approximately 20,142 customers in 17 counties and four tribal areas could be impacted, with the majority in Western Sacramento Valley, North Bay, and elevated East Bay regions. PG&E has alerted affected customers and activated its Emergency Operations Center. For updates, visit PG&E's Outage Center, available in 16 languages.

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